Equites Parade: Roman Grandeur or Greek-influenced Spectacle?

Greetings, fellow Romans! It's that time of year again when our fair city's streets are filled with the clatter of horse hooves. That's right, the annual Equites Parade has arrived, much to the delight or dismay of its citizens, depending on whom you ask.

But allow me to pose a question: Is this display a testament to our Roman grandeur, or is it a Greek-influenced spectacle that is slowly eroding our culture?

There's no denying that the parade is a spectacle to behold. The beautiful horses, the shiny armors of our brave equites, the crowds cheering - it's enough to stir the heart of any Roman citizen. We are a society that values tradition, after all.

But let's not forget the origins of this event. The Equites Parade, much like the suspiciously sweetened wine being sold by that Gaulish merchant on the corner, is a foreign import. The Greeks were the original orchestrators of such equestrian events, and it seems we've been only too happy to follow suit.

Now, I have nothing against our Greek neighbors - as long as they remain neighbors and not houseguests who refuse to leave. But as Romans, should we not be prouder of our own traditions and not so eager to adopt those of others?

Just because we conquered Greece doesn't mean we should let Greece conquer us. Is that not why we have the Colosseum, the Forum, and the Baths of Caracalla? To demonstrate our own unique grandeur and not to imitate others?

This Equites Parade, in its decadence and spectacle, feels somewhat out of place in our austere and practical city. It smells suspiciously like Greek horse dung, if you catch my drift.

In short, my fellow Romans, let's enjoy the parade. But let's not forget who we are in the process. We are Romans, not Greeks. We have our own traditions, our own grandeur. Let's not allow the charm of foreign influences to cloud our vision and let's certainly not let Greece win by the back door.

We've built the greatest empire the world has ever seen without needing to import our traditions. Let's not start now. After all, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, not as the Greeks do.

So next time you're watching the Equites Parade, just remember: it's all Greek to me.

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