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Perseus, king of Macedon

(Encyclopedia)Perseus, c.212–166 b.c., last king of Macedon (179–168 b.c.), son and successor of Philip V. He intrigued against his younger brother, Demetrius, eventually bringing about the latter's execution b...

Bessarion

(Encyclopedia)Bessarion bĕsârˈēən [key], 1395?–1472, Byzantine humanist, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a leading figure at the Council of Ferrara-Florence, which he attended as metropolitan o...

Macer

(Encyclopedia)Macer: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...

Saturnalia

(Encyclopedia)Saturnalia: see Saturn, in Roman religion. ...

Flora

(Encyclopedia)Flora, in Roman religion, goddess of flowers and fertility. Her festival, the Floralia, Apr. 28–May 1, was celebrated with great gaiety and licentiousness. ...

Appius Claudius

(Encyclopedia)Appius Claudius: see Claudius, Roman gens. ...

Calvus

(Encyclopedia)Calvus: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...

Placidia

(Encyclopedia)Placidia, Roman empress: see Galla Placidia. ...

Titus, Arch of

(Encyclopedia)Titus, Arch of: see Titus, Roman emperor. ...

Fauna

(Encyclopedia)Fauna, in Roman religion: see Bona Dea. ...