phiale, the
A (metal, rarely clay) shallow vessel with an open rim. Used primarily in libations.

plebeian assembly
Political feature of ancient Rome consisting exclusively of plebeians. The assembly elected its own magistrates, met regularely and had the power to pass laws. It was the political counterweight of the Senate.

senate, the
The top political body of the Roman state. During the early Republic, it was represented by the council of the consuls, the top archons of the roman state. Later on, its power and responisibilities increased. As a result, it became the main governmental body of Rome. However, during the Imperial period, the responsibilities of the senate were restricted.