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What are some equivalent Roman curses from the Republican era, like we say “goddamnit” or “what the hell”?

AI RESPONSE
  1. "Mehercule!" / "Hercle!" – Equivalent to "By Hercules!" Used as an oath, much like "Goddamnit!"
  2. "Edepol!" – Swearing by Pollux, another divine figure. Similar to "By God!"
  3. "Pro Iuppiter!" – "By Jupiter!" A strong oath invoking the king of the gods.
  4. "Di immortales!" – "Immortal gods!" Used to express shock or frustration, like "What the hell!"