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Ianus Medius

the Middle Janus

also: Ianus medius, Iano medio, the Middle Janus

An arcade or passage in the Roman Forum that was the haunt of bankers and moneylenders. Cicero ridicules the 'triumphant' statue dedicated to Lucius Antonius by 'the Middle Janus' as his patron.

Mentioned in 2 works (2 total)

Sixth Philippic speeches · 1 mention
Seventh Philippic speeches · 1 mention

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