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Phalaris of Acragas
Phalaris
Tyrant of Acragas (sixth century BC); proverbial for cruelty (the brazen bull).
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Mentioned in 10 works (12 total)
Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book IV speeches · 1 mention
Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book V speeches · 1 mention
Against Piso speeches · 2 mentions
On the Commonwealth philosophy · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 7.20 letters · 1 mention
On the Ends of Good and Evil philosophy · 1 mention
On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 1 mention
Tusculan Disputations philosophy · 1 mention
On Divination philosophy · 1 mention
On Duties philosophy · 2 mentions
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