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#22 – What price did Philoxenus pay for his outspokenness? | Latin texts

06.03.2017 - By latinitium.comPlay

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Of the many anecdotes from Greek history, this one is among the most

amusing ones. The poet Philoxenus learns the hard way the price honesty can

have in the presence of tyrants. But, given a second chance, does he change

his ways, or remain true to himself? Listen to the Latin audio and find

out!

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