古罗马时代,每次战争开始前,要派一名特别官员——祭司团(执行宗教仪式的团体)团员去邻国边界,宣布断绝关系。同时,将长矛掷向敌方。这是古罗马法律规定的宣战方式。罗马人同邻国作战均按此惯例。有一次,古罗马同希腊埃皮尔之间爆发战争。埃皮尔的皇帝骑着战象,冲入意大利,打伤了罗马人。古罗马意欲复仇。但如何向非邻国宣战却成了问题。最后,进退两难的罗马人决定:强迫一名埃皮尔的投 Before the war began in ancient Rome, a special officer, a member of the priesthood (a group performing religious services), was required to go to the border with neighboring countries and declare the severance of relations. At the same time, throw the spear at the enemy. This is the way of declaration of war stipulated by ancient Roman law. The Romans fought with their neighbors according to this convention. Once, a war broke out between ancient Rome and the Greek city of Epil. Epee’s emperor riding a war elephant, rushed into Italy, wounded the Romans. Ancient Rome intended revenge. However, how to declare war on non-neighboring countries has become a problem. Finally, the dilemma of the Roman decision: forced a vote of Eppir