From the Horse's Mouth
S01 E05: Worth One's Salt
Episode 5 | 35sVideo has Closed Captions
The surprising origin of this flavorful phrase goes back farther than you may think.
In this episode of From the Horse’s Mouth, discover the surprising origin of a flavorful phrase that goes back farther than you may think. Considering that many think of salt as the “universal seasoning,” it’s easy to see why ancient people may have placed a high value on it.
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From the Horse's Mouth is a local public television program presented by WTVP
From the Horse's Mouth
S01 E05: Worth One's Salt
Episode 5 | 35sVideo has Closed Captions
In this episode of From the Horse’s Mouth, discover the surprising origin of a flavorful phrase that goes back farther than you may think. Considering that many think of salt as the “universal seasoning,” it’s easy to see why ancient people may have placed a high value on it.
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To be Worth One's Salt is to be worth one's pay.
The phrase is said to be rooted in ancient Rome where soldiers weren't paid in salt, like many believe.
but in solarium.
Sound familiar?
How about another word derived from it, like salary?
This salary was used to buy goods such as weapons, food, and of course salt.
And that's where the phrase Worth One's Salt comes from.
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