Carthago Delenda Est Mug
$20.00
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Description
For the historian who takes their coffee — and their grudges — seriously.
Every great morning ritual deserves a little gravitas. This classic white mug features "Carthago delenda est" ("Carthage must be destroyed") in bold blackletter script — the famous phrase Roman senator Cato the Elder allegedly appended to every single speech he gave in the Senate, regardless of topic. Talking about aqueducts? Carthage must be destroyed. Debating grain prices? Also, Carthage must be destroyed. The man had range, and it was entirely one note.
Cato spent the last years of his life obsessively lobbying for the annihilation of Rome’s old rival, and in 146 BC — three years after his death — he finally got his wish when Rome razed Carthage to the ground in the Third Punic War. A masterclass in holding a grudge until the very end (and then some).
Now you can channel that same unwavering commitment to a single goal into your caffeine addiction. Whether your "Carthage" is Monday meetings, your inbox, or whoever keeps stealing your stapler, this mug lets the world know: you have a mission, and you will not be stopping until it’s finished.
11 OZ coffee mug 100% made in the USA and dishwasher safe.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.9375 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5 × 4 × 4 in |
