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Milo of Croton

also: Milonis Crotoniatae, Milo

Celebrated sixth-century BC athlete of Croton, six-time Olympic wrestling victor; Cicero cites his lament over his withered arms, and his feat of carrying an ox the length of the Olympic stadium, as a foil to the strength of the mind.

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Cato the Elder, On Old Age phil · 1 mention

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