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Paulus Aemilius
Roman general, known for his victory at Pydna and personal integrity.
minor
Also known as Paulus
First appearance: i
Paulus Aemilius shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
After his triumph over Perses, he buried his own sons but gave thanks to the gods for sparing his country, showing magnanimous acceptance of loss.
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In XIII: After his triumph over Perses, he buried his own sons but gave thanks to the gods for sparing his country, showing magnanimous acceptance of loss. Later, in III: Mentioned as one tested by poverty, digging his…
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- Other
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- Diverse historical and philosophical figures
- Roman military and political rivals
- Stoic and political exemplars
- Roman military and mythological symbols
- Protagonist
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