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Ludi Apollinares

the Apollinarian games

also: ludis Apollinaribus, the Apollinarian games

Annual games in honour of Apollo, held in July with theatrical performances. At the games of 59 BC the actor Diphilus's lines against Pompey provoked a pointed popular demonstration.

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Mentioned in 4 works (4 total)

Ad Atticum 2.19 letters · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 16.4 letters · 1 mention
First Philippic speeches · 1 mention
Second Philippic speeches · 1 mention

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