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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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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Place of birth: Nusaybin
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: Latin

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gens: Publilia gens
Commons category: Publilius Syrus
date of birth: 0100-01-01
date of death: 0100-01-01
birth name: Publilius Syrus
writing language: Latin
name in native language: Publilius Syrus
floruit: 0100-00-00
P13311: Sessa

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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]

Disputatio vitiorum et uirtutum; Excerpta ex dictis Senece, Bernardi, Ricardi, Ieronimi, Augustini et Gregorii. Item expositio super salutationem angelicam [titel fenestra]

Contenta In Hoc opes sunt haec. Catonis praecepta moralia recognita /

Fabulæ Æsopicæ Novissime Recognitæ Et Emendatæ. Accedunt Publii Syri Sententiæ, Aviani Et Anonymi Veteris Fabulæ Denuo Castigatæ

Volgarizzamento delle sentenze.

Ioan. Frobenivs, Stvdiosae Ivventvti S. Accipite nũc opuscula quædã moralia adulescentes studiosi, partim locupletiora castigatioraq[ue] partim noua ...

Memories of Publius Syrus and several ancient people, metrically translated, and Der goldne Dreyfuss, a narrative of ---.

Orationvm M. Antonii Mvreti Presbyteri Volume alterum, Nvnc Dvabvs Orationibvs Antea Non Editis Avctvm: Itemque Novo Epistolarvm Libro: & Non Pavcis Poematis... Accesserunt Pvblii Syri, Mimi, Ope M.S. Cod. Hairing. Correcti & locupletati, adiectis notis

Cento sentenze.

Dicta Graeciae sapientum, interprete Erasmo Roterodamo. Eadem per Ausonium, cum scholiis Erasmi. Item mimi Publiani, cum scholiis eiusdem denuo auctis et recognitis

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Encyclopedic overview

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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