Lynn Gunn has a Latin tattoo on her left elbow says “EID MAR.” It is an abbreviation for “Eidibus Martiis” a Latin phrase meaning “on the Ides of March.” The Ides is the middle of each month in the ancient Roman calendar, with the Ides of March falling on March 15th.  The Ides of March was a religious holiday, but is most famous as the date that Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated on in 44 BC. The phrase “EID MAR” began appearing on Roman coins following Ceaser’s assassination.

For Lynn, the Ides of March has personal meaning because her birthday is on March 15th.

Celebrity: Lynn Gunn

Subject:Latin Writing

Placement:Elbow

Theme:Birthday History

Style:Serif / Typewriter

posted by Linda on December 24, 2016