ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
Here we present a very interesting excerpt from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Continue reading “Philosophy and the Divine – Dionysius of Halicarnassus”
Here we present selected excerpts from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius informs us here about Numa Pompilius’ interaction with a deity and how this story relates to some older Greek ones. Continue reading “Numa Pompilius; conversing with the gods”
Here we present an excerpt from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius provides us with valuable information on what Greek Mythology really is, and why only people like the Philosophers could make proper use of it. Continue reading “Philosophical thinking as a prerequisite to study the Greek Mythology”
Here we present selected excerpts from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius informs us here of Romulus’ State, colonial and religious policy. Continue reading “Romulus’ State, colonial and religious policy”
Here we present selected excerpts from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius informs us here of Romulus’ two institutions, the Senators and the Celeres Continue reading “Romulus’ Institutions; Senators and Celeres”
Here we present selected excerpts from Dionysius of Halicarnassus’ book ‘The Roman Antiquities‘ (The Loeb Classical Library). Dionysius informs us of the various Roman ancestries here. One of them was that of the Albans (Αλβανοί). Continue reading “The Albans and the founding of Rome”
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