person
the son of Aesopus
son of Aesopus
also: filius Aesopi
Son of the rich tragic actor Clodius Aesopus; he dissolved a costly pearl from Metella's ear in vinegar and drank it — luxury as lunacy.
Reading notes
- The Satires §2.3 son of Aesopus
Son of the wealthy tragic actor Clodius Aesopus; he dissolved a priceless pearl in vinegar and drank it — luxury as lunacy.