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	* [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-dgra/index.html Smith, ''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities''] (pp. 366–367).		* [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-dgra/index.html Smith, ''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities''] (pp. 366–367).
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	To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.		To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.
	[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~700px~~\|[[Symposium]] scene with Kottabos player (center). Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]		[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|650px\|[[Symposium]] scene with Kottabos player (center). Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]

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	To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.		To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.
	[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|[[Symposium]] scene with ~~cottabus~~ player (center)~~<br>~~Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]		[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|[[Symposium]] scene with Kottabos player (center). Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]

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 The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref>  Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.
-To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]],[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg|thumb|left|400px|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]] a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.
+To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.
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	The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.		The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.

	To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]],[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. Paestum National Museum, Italy.]] a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.		To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]],[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. <BR>Paestum National Museum, Italy.]] a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	Sunken cottabus (Κότταβος κατακτός) is not so simple. The apparatus ''(kottabeion, pl. kottabeia)''<ref>Herman W. Hayley, "The kottabos kataktos in the Light of Recent Investigations", ''Harvard Studies in Classical Philology,'' Vol. 5, 1894 (1894), pp. 73–82</ref> involved consisted of the rhabdus (ῥάβδος, a bronze pole), the plastinx (πλάστιγξ, a small saucer like that on a balance), the lecanis (λεκανίς, a large saucer), and the manes (μάνης, a bronze figurine).		Sunken cottabus (Κότταβος κατακτός) is not so simple. The apparatus ''(kottabeion, pl. kottabeia)''<ref>Herman W. Hayley, "The kottabos kataktos in the Light of Recent Investigations", ''Harvard Studies in Classical Philology,'' Vol. 5, 1894 (1894), pp. 73–82</ref> involved consisted of the rhabdus (ῥάβδος, a bronze pole), the plastinx (πλάστιγξ, a small saucer like that on a balance), the lecanis (λεκανίς, a large saucer), and the manes (μάνης, a bronze figurine).

	The discovery in Etruscan burial sites (by Wolfgang Helbig in 1886) of two sets of actual apparatus in [[Umbria]], near [[Perugia]], as well as various representations on Greek vases help explain the somewhat obscure accounts<ref>These accounts, contained in the writings of various Greek and Roman authors, should not be assumed as entirely accurate since they were written at a time when cottabus had, in fact, become obsolete</ref> of how cottabus was played.		The discovery in Etruscan burial sites (by Wolfgang Helbig in 1886) of two sets of actual apparatus in Umbria, near Perugia, as well as various representations on Greek vases help explain the somewhat obscure accounts<ref>These accounts, contained in the writings of various Greek and Roman authors, should not be assumed as entirely accurate since they were written at a time when cottabus had, in fact, become obsolete</ref> of how cottabus was played.

	The rhabdus (pole) had a flat base, and the main structure tapered towards the top, with a blunt end (one which the plastinx or manes was balanced). The plastinx (small saucer) had a hole near the edge and was slightly concave in the middle.		The rhabdus (pole) had a flat base, and the main structure tapered towards the top, with a blunt end (one which the plastinx or manes was balanced). The plastinx (small saucer) had a hole near the edge and was slightly concave in the middle.

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			==References==
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	~~==References==~~
	** Sartoris, C. ''Das Kottabos-Spiel der alten Griechen''. 1893. A complete treatise on the subject with a full bibliography of ancient and more modern authorities.		** Sartoris, C. ''Das Kottabos-Spiel der alten Griechen''. 1893. A complete treatise on the subject with a full bibliography of ancient and more modern authorities.
	** Higgins, A. “Recent Discoveries of the Apparatus used in playing the Game of Kottabos.” ''Archaeologia'', li. 1888.		** Higgins, A. “Recent Discoveries of the Apparatus used in playing the Game of Kottabos.” ''Archaeologia'', li. 1888.

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	The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.		The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.
	~~[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]~~
	To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.		To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]],[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. Paestum National Museum, Italy.]] a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.

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			The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.
	[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]		[[File:800px-Symposiumnorthwall.jpg\|thumb\|left\|400px\|[[Symposium]] scene with cottabus player (center)<br>Fresco from the [[Tomb of the Diver]]. 475 BC. Paestum National Museum, Italy.]]
	The object of the player was to cast a portion of wine left in his drinking cup, in such a way that it doesn't break bulk in its passage through the air, towards a bronze "lamp stand" with a tiny statuette on top with outstretched arms delicately holding a small disc called a ''[[plastinx]]''. Halfway down the stand was a larger disc called the ''[[manes]]''. To be successful the player had to knock off the ''plastinx'' in such a way that it would fall to the ''manes'' and make a bell like sound.<ref>Hugh Johnson, ''Vintage: The Story of Wine'' pg 44. Simon and Schuster 1989</ref> Both the wine thrown and the noise made were called ''[[latax]]'' (''λάταξ''). The thrower, in the ordinary form of the game, was expected to retain the recumbent position that was usual at table, and, in flinging the cottabus, to make use of his right hand only.

	To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.		To succeed in the aim of the game dexterity was required, and unusual ability in the game was rated as high as corresponding excellence in throwing the [[Pilum\|javelin]]. Not only was the cottabus the ordinary accompaniment of the festal assembly, but, at least in [[Sicily]], a special building of a circular form was sometimes erected so that the players might be easily arranged round the basin, and follow each other in rapid succession. Like all games in which the element of chance found a place, it was regarded as more or less ominous of the future success of the players, especially in matters of love – and the excitement was sometimes further augmented by some object of value being staked on the event.