03-20-2016, 12:57 PM
(03-19-2016, 03:45 PM)Steven James Wrote: Duncan wrote:Why would Dionysius want to invent a character?
The Lucius Siccius you refer to is usually known as Lucius Siccius Dentatus, and his speech, "quoted" by Dionysius, is usually thought to be Dionysius' own invention.
(03-20-2016, 02:38 AM)Steven James Wrote: Pliny the Elder Natural History (Book 7 Chapter 29 and Book 22 Chapter 4) also discusses the military career of L. Siccius Dentatus, so how could Dentatus be an invention of Dionysius?
Surely it is not suggested that Dentatus is invented. It is the speech that Dionysius puts into his mouth that is invented, which is par for the course for ancient historians.
Michael King Macdona
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)
And do as adversaries do in law, -
Strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
(The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1, Scene 2)