Balteus
(on an ionic capital) the horizontal band connecting the volutes on either side.
(in an ancient roman amphitheater) a horizontal walk dividing upper and lower tiers.
historical examples
under the balteus which i fastened around you is a sharp dagger.
a christian but a roman mr jkai
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