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Definition of Gaius Petronius
1. Noun. Roman satirist (died in 66).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gaius Petronius
Literary usage of Gaius Petronius
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Classical Philology by University of Chicago press, JSTOR (Organization) (1917)
"The results of this reorganization appeared, in the prefecture of Gaius Petronius,
as is clear from Strabo's statement. The order of the prefects would ..."
2. Proceedings by Society of Biblical Archæology (London, England), Society of Biblical Archæology (London, England). (1902)
"Gaius Petronius (26-25 Bc-)« Strabo XVII, i ; Dio Cassius LIV, 5. 3. ...
Gaius Petronius (24-22 BC), for the second time. See Milne, Hist., p. 217. 5. ..."
3. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner (1896)
""But about Gaius Petronius,M he says, Ka word more is necessary. It had been the
habit of this man to sleep in the daytime, reserving the night m PETRONIUS ..."
4. Readings in Ancient History by Hutton Webster (1913)
"With regard to Gaius Petronius, I ought to dwell a little on his character.
His days he passed in sleep, ..."
5. Readings in Ancient History by Hutton Webster (1913)
"With regard to Gaius Petronius, I ought to dwell a little on his character.
His days he passed in sleep, his nights in the business and pleasures of life. ..."