Mamertime

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  • Mamertine Prison (Italian: Carcere Mamertino): a prison (carcer) locatedon the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome, where accused criminals awaiting trial were held.
  • Mamertines: mercenaries of Italian origin who had been hired from their home in Campania by Syracuse. After disputes with Syracuse, they were instrumental in starting the First Punic War.
  • Mamer: Oscan name for the god Mars
  • Mama child of Maam.