# Florus — Discourses character guide

> Florus in Discourses by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i-of-the-things-which-are-in-our-power-and-not-in-our-power

## Who they are

Roman historian, mentioned in passing.

## Relationships

### [Agrippinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/agrippinus)

_friendship_

Agrippinus and Florus are Stoic associates who support each other in philosophical practice and political resilience.

## In the story

### [II: How a Man on Every Occasion Can Maintain His Proper Character](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/ii-how-a-man-on-every-occasion-can-maintain-his-proper-character)

Deliberates about participating in Nero's spectacles; receives advice from Agrippinus.

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