Byzantium

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Synesius, On Providence 2.7

Although The Egyptian Tale looks like a retelling of a part of the myth of Isis and Osiris, it is obvious that the two brothers Osiris and Typho represent good and bad government. The story, however, is not just a…

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Synesius, On Providence 2.8

Although The Egyptian Tale looks like a retelling of a part of the myth of Isis and Osiris, it is obvious that the two brothers Osiris and Typho represent good and bad government. The story, however, is not just a…

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History of Syracuse (6)

Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily.       Roman Province Since the First Punic War, most of Sicily was part of the Roman empire; the Second Punic War added Syracuse. In c.200, any intelligent observer would have been able to see…

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Tarentum

Tarentum (Greek: Τάρας): Greek town in the "heel" of Italy.Early History Coin of Taras Late Bronze Age and Iron Age: existence of proto-urban…

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Tarsus

Tarsus (Greek Ταρσός or Ταρσοί): capital of ancient Cilicia. Persian (?) statue of a man Tarsus was the capital of Cilicia, situated…

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