The Loeb Classical Library: Moralia, III : Sayings of Kings and Commanders. Sayings of Romans. Sayings of Spartans. The Ancient Customs of the Spartans. Sayings of Spartan Women. Bravery of Women

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The Loeb Classical Library: Moralia, III : Sayings of Kings and Commanders. Sayings of Romans. Sayings of Spartans. The Ancient Customs of the Spartans. Sayings of Spartan Women. Bravery of WomenPlutarch (Plutarchus), ca. AD 45120, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece, studied philosophy at Athens, and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a man of kindly character and independent thought, studious and learned. Plutarch wrote on many subjects. Most popular

is found under Xenophon's name alongside the other two in the manuscripts

and its relevance to us

He died after 97

The Carousal or Symposium (philosophers misbehave at a party)

But can she carve out her own place in the legends in a world made for men

τον άρρηκτο δεσµό µιας µοναδικής φιλίας

in particular Golding

It is intended primarily as a readable introduction to the dramatist for A-level students of Classical Civilisation and Ancient History

Aged 40 he settled in Rome and taught philosophy there till shortly before his death

The Discourses) and also the Encheiridion or Manual of Epictetus

the great Roman historian

The latter deals with historical