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Φαλαρισμὸν

Phalarism, tyranny in the style of Phalaris

Source: Greek coinage from Phalaris of Acragas

Register: technical

Etymology

Acc. of φαλαρισμός, a coinage after the cruel tyrant of Acragas; equivalent to 'tyrannical brutality'.

Occurs in 1 work (1 mentions)

Ad Atticum 7.12 23 January 49 BC · 1 occurrence

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