The role of slaves and freedmen in the spread of Greek culture in Rome

The case of Tyrannion

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_67_4

Keywords:

Tyrannion, grammaticus, librarian, slave, freedman

Abstract

During the conquest of Amiso by Rome in 71 BC, Tyrannion was enslaved by Licinius Lucullus under unusual circumstances, later to be freed by Lucius Murena. Whilst in Rome, he interacted with notable figures such as Cicero, Apellicon, and Caesar, having been invited to organize the libraries of the former two. This study contours the life of Tyrannion, beginning with the period before his time in Rome, moving onto his activities as a grammarian, teacher, and librarian, and ending with an examination of the works he left behind and their influence on his disciples. In short, Tyrannion’s life sheds light on the contribution of Greek intellectuals to the cultural life of Rome.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

Marques, E. (2022). The role of slaves and freedmen in the spread of Greek culture in Rome: The case of Tyrannion. Boletim De Estudos Clássicos, (67), 67-83. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_67_4

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No. 67 (2022): Boletim de Estudos Clássicos N67

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Latin

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