3 edition of Vettius Agorius Praetextatus found in the catalog.
Published
2002
by Institutum Romanum Finlandiae in Rome
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Statement | Maijastina Kahlos. |
| Series | Acta Instituti Romani Finlandiae -- v. 26 |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DG322.5.A46 K345 2002 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 280 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 280 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL20413676M |
| ISBN 10 | 9525323056 |
An intriguing indication of the difficulties and dangers faced by senatorial envoys is offered by one of the inscriptions dedicated to the memory of the great senator Vettius Agorius Praetextatus. Apparently Praetextatus took part in no fewer than seven senatorial embassies and was "always put forth to make requests in tough situations."Author: Cristiana Sogno. The news of Lea's death had first reached Marcella when she was engaged with Jerome in the study of the 73d psalm. Later in the day he writes this letter in which, after extolling Lea, he contrasts her end with that of the consul-elect, Vettius Agorius Prætextatus, a man of great ability and integrity, whom he declares to be now in Tartarus.
Macrobius's Saturnalia (Latin: Saturnaliorum Libri Septem, "Seven Books of the Saturnalia") consists of an account of the discussions held at the house of Vettius Agorius Praetextatus during the holiday of the Saturnalia. It contains a great variety of curious historical, mythological, critical, antiquarian and grammatical discussions. "The. The first book of Macrobius' Saturnalia, written probably in the s AD, includes a historical exposition of the Roman calendar with a dramatic date some fifty years earlier, set in the mouth of the learned senator Vettius Agorius Praetextatus, followed by more technical detail at the request of an Egyptian named Horus, who as a foreigner is allowed to seek elementary information for which no.
A recent book by Stéphane Ratti is the first systematic attempt to document this supposed pagan fear, going so far as to maintain that already by the late fourth century pagans were afraid to reveal their paganism in their private letters. Symmachus corresponded with Vettius Agorius Praetextatus and both the Nicomachi Flaviani, the most Author: Alan Cameron. THE CAREER OF VIRIUS NICOMACHUS FLAVIANUS* JAMES J. O'DONNELL Phoenix 32() VIRIUS NICOMACHUS FLAVIANUS plays a considerable role in most modern accounts of the late fourth century. But his career presents unusual difficulties of chronology and interpretation, while the establishment of the dates of his terms in public office is a.
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He was appointed consul for Biography. Mavortius was probably the son of Caecina Mavortius Basilius Decius, consul inand related to Vettius Agorius Praetextatus, an influential aristocrat of the late 4th stcroixcaribbeanweddings.comMavortius held the positions of Comes domesticorum.
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Few texts that have come down to us from late antiquity are more moving than this epitaph written in the voice of a widow. Dec 01, · *Prices in US$ apply to orders placed in the Americas only.
Prices in GBP apply to orders placed in Great Britain only. Prices in € represent the retail prices valid in Author: Johanna Nistler. Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius was a Roman grammarian and neoplatonic philosopher during the reign of Honorius and Arcadius () The most important of his works is the Saturnalia, containing an account of the discussions held at the house of Vettius Agorius Praetextatus (praetorian prefect from May 21 - Sept.
9, A.D. ) during the holiday of the Saturnalia starting on December Jan 06, · Augustine, the church patriarch, and Constantine, Rome's first "Christian" emperor, rub shoulders with Julian the Apostate and Vettius Agorius Praetextatus, leader of the pagans.
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Heathcote William Garrod, comp. The Oxford Book of Latin Verse. Vettius Agorius Praetextatus Explained. Vettius Agorius Praetextatus (ca. –) was a wealthy pagan aristocrat in the 4th-century Roman Empire, and a high priest in the cults of numerous stcroixcaribbeanweddings.com served as the praetorian prefect at the court of Emperor Valentinian II in until his death that same year.
Sources. His life is primarily known through the works of Quintus Aurelius Symmachus. Kahlos, Ritva Tuulikki Maijastin./ Praetextatus, Vettius Agorius, Roman senator, c. – CE. Oxford Classical Dictionary Online. editor / Lucy Grig. Oxford Author: John F. Matthews. accessing the record of Europe's book heritage.
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He served as the praetorian prefect at the court of Emperor Valentinian II in until his death that same year. Aug 08, · The form of this book owes much to the classical table talk works such as the Symposium of Plato, Table Talk (Ton Hepta Sothon Symposion) of Plutarch and the Attic Nights (Noctes Atticae) of Aulus Gellius.
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Augustine, the church patriarch, and Constantine, Rome's first Christian emperor, rub shoulders with Julian the Apostate and Vettius Agorius Praetextatus, leader of the pagans. Roman women were the most liberated in the ancient world.
They could wield massive power .Later in the day he writes this letter in which, after extolling Lea, he contrasts her end with that of the consul-elect, Vettius Agorius Prætextatus, a man of great ability and integrity, whom he declares to be now “in Tartarus.” Written at Rome in a.d.
1.In late spring of ,¹ Symmachus was appointed to thepraefectura urbis, the highest office in a senatorial career.² His term of office began under the best auspices: the new urban prefect could count on the support at court of the praetorian prefect, his good friend Vettius Agorius stcroixcaribbeanweddings.com the tenure proved to be a very difficult one, and Praetextatus’ untimely death prompted.
