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triumphs

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Categorytriumphs
Alternative termstriumph
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Victory celebrations of ancient Rome, held in honor of generals and admirals, or in Imperial times of emperors or members of the imperial family, who had won a complete victory over a foreign enemy. Typically, the celebration consisted of a victory procession including the honored commander, his army and spoils of war, execution of the chief prisoner, sacrifices at the Temple of Jupiter, and a public feast.

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