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Macrobius Ambrosius Theodosius, usually referred to as Macrobius (fl. c. AD 400), was a Roman provincial who lived during the early fifth century, during late antiquity, the period of time corresponding to the Later Roman Empire, and when Latin was as widespread as Greek among the elite.
Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius (flourished ad 400) was a Latin grammarian and philosopher whose most important work is the Saturnalia, the last known example of the long series of symposia headed by the Symposium of Plato.
A 1560 printed edition of Macrobius's Saturnalia, included alongside his commentary on Cicero's Somnium Scipionis. Saturnalia (Latin: Saturnaliorum Libri Septem, "Seven Books of the Saturnalia") is a work written after c. 431 CE by the Roman provincial Macrobius Theodosius (b. c. 390 CE - d. ?).
Sep 18, 2023 · Describing a conversation among scholars during a holiday called Saturnalia (Wikipedia), Macrobius provides us with the ancient world's most complete description of the Roman festival, during which masters and slaves exchanged roles. Compiled by Robert Bedrosian.
…the 4th-century- ad author Macrobius ( Saturnalia ). He introduced into his mime a Syrian slave, in mockery of Publilius, who had once been a slave. Caesar awarded the prize to Publilius but restored Laberius to his equestrian rank, which he had forfeited by appearing as a mime. The titles of 43… Read More.
Apr 25, 2022 · Introduction. Macrobius Ambrosius Thedosius is a Latin author of provincial origin (possibly from North Africa, but southern Italy and Spain have also been considered) who probably wrote in the 5th century CE.
Macrobius's Saturnalia is a key text for any evaluation of the intellectual interests of the elite of late 4th- and early 5th-century Rome. Modern readers have assumed the Saturnalia to be a showcase for pagan culture, according to some nothing less than a work of pagan propaganda.
Mar 27, 2021 · English. Item Size. 1121259915. x, 560 pages ; 24 cm. An account of the discussions held at the house of Vettius Agorius Praetextatus during the holiday of the Saturnalia. It was written by the author for the benefit of his son Eustathius (or Eustachius), and contains a great variety of curious historical, mythological, critical, antiquarian ...
The Saturnalia, Macrobius’s encyclopedic celebration of Roman culture written in the early fifth century CE, has been prized since the Renaissance as a treasure trove of otherwise unattested lore.
The Saturnalia, Macrobius' encyclopedic celebration of Roman culture written in the early fifth century AD, has been prized since the Renaissance as a treasure trove of otherwise unattested...
