[3158] See end of B. ii.
[3159] He was the most ancient writer of Roman history in prose. His history, which was written in Greek, is supposed to have commenced with the arrival of Æneas in Italy, and to have come down to his own time. He was sent by the Romans to consult the oracle at Delphi, after the battle of Cannæ.
[3160] The famous poet and writer on the Epicurean philosophy. He was born B.C. 98, and slew himself B.C. 54.
[3162] Q. Horatius Flaccus, one of the greatest Roman poets.
[3163] Nothing is known of this writer; indeed, the correct reading is a matter of doubt.
[3164] See end of B. iii.
[3165] Father and son, who wrote treatises on agriculture, as we learn from Columella.
[3167] A writer on agriculture, mentioned by Columella.