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Papirius Cursor
Roman dictator known for his harsh discipline and military success.
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Also known as Papirius
First appearance: Chapter I: The Necessity of Renewal in Republics and Sects
Papirius Cursor shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Consul who fought the Samnites; he manipulated the auspices to justify battle and punished the soothsayer for lying, ensuring the army's confidence.
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In XIV: Consul who fought the Samnites; he manipulated the auspices to justify battle and punished the soothsayer for lying, ensuring the army's confidence. Later, in XV: Roman commander who leads the army against the…
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See Papirius Cursor in Chapter I: The Necessity of Renewal in Republics and Sects