My Namesake - Part 1 - Rex

As some of you might not know, my original name was Rex.
My current parents/servants changed my name when they adopted me.
Rex is a cool name, although I do prefer Genghis. But I digress.
Here is a little history of my original name.


Rex: "Rex" is Latin for "King".
Originally, the term was associated with the
King of the Roman Kingdom (753 BC – 510 BC).

The supreme power of the state of Rome was
vested in the Rex, whose position made him the:

1) Head of Government - served as the chief executive with
the power to enforce the laws, managed all state owned property,
disposed of conquered territory, and oversaw all public works.

2) Commander in Chief - commander of the Roman military with the
sole power to levy and organized the legions, to appoint military
leaders, and to conduct wars.

3) Head of State - served as the chief representative of Rome in
its relations with foreign powers and received all foreign ambassadors.

4) Chief Priest - served as official representative of Rome and
her people before the Roman gods with the power of general
administrative control over the Roman religion.

5) Chief Legislator - formulated and proposed legislative proposals
as he deemed necessary.

6) Chief Judge - adjudicated all civil and criminal cases.


Ah, absolute power...I wish I had that power...I would never go hungry again!

My Namesake - Part 2 - Genghis Khan, coming soon.

PS-And of those who pay attention to history, I know, I know, Veni, Vidi, Vici
was "phrased" much later.