person
Publius Mucius Scaevola
P. Mucius Scaevola
also: P. Mucius, P. Scaevola
Consul of 133 BC and pontifex maximus, the jurist who defended Scipio Nasica's killing of Ti. Gracchus and who ruled the Vestal Licinia's dedication void as made without the people's order. Cicero cites both acts as authoritative on public and pontifical law.
Reading notes
- On Duties §2.47 Publius Mucius
Publius Mucius Scaevola, consul 133 BC and a leading jurist; his household trained the young Publius Rutilius Rufus in law and integrity.