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Publius Claudius Pulcher

P. Claudius

also: P. Claudius, Publius Claudius, Appii Caeci filius

Son of Appius Claudius Caecus and consul in 249 BC, who lost the fleet at Drepana after throwing the sacred chickens into the sea when they would not eat; Cicero's stock example of disregarded auspices (De Divinatione 1.29).

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Mentioned in 2 works (10 total)

On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 4 mentions
On Divination philosophy · 6 mentions

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