Publilius Syrus

1st century BC Syrian-born Latin writer

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Publilius Syrus was a Syrian-born writer of the 1st century BC who wrote in Latin and became known for his witty, memorable sayings. His work, particularly his collection of maxims, had lasting influence on Latin literature and continues to be quoted for its practical wisdom about human nature and behavior.

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L. Annaei Senecae fil. philosophi
Oeuvres completes d'Horace, de Juvénal, de Perse, de Sulpicia, de Turnus, de Catulle, de Properce, de Gallus et Maximien, de Tibulle, de Phèdre et de Syrus
Pythagoræ Gyldene vers
Phaedri, Augusti liberti, Fabularum Aesopiarum libri quinque
Pvblii Syri Mimi, auctiores & ordine commodiori quàm hactenus

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Works in European collections

29 objects attributed to Publilius Syrus, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Theologica

Comicorum Graecorum Sententiae, id est gnomai [Printed text]

Quedam interpretationes hebraicorum nominum, et differentie Ciceronis, cum multis aliis excerptis doctorum tam catholicorum quam gentilium. Item expositio super Lamentationes Ieremie, historialiter et allegorice, cum aliis tractatibus [titel fenestra]

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Publilius Syrus (fl. 85–43 BC), was a Latin writer, best known for his sententiae. He was a Syrian from Antioch who was brought as a slave to Roman Italy. Syrus was brought to Rome on the same ship that brought a certain Manilius Antiochus, astronomer, and Staberius Eros the grammarian. By his wit and talent, Syrus won the favour of his master, who granted him manumission and educated him. He became a member of the Publilia gens. Publilius' name, due to the palatalization of 'l' between two 'i's in the Early Middle Ages, is often presented by manuscripts (and some printed editions) in corrupt form as 'Publius', Publius being a very common Roman praenomen.

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