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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Apollo

The god of prophecy, music, and healing, whose oracle at Delphi is mentioned.

minor

First appearance: part i i the religion of numa

See Apollo in part i i the religion of numaBook page

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APApuleiusPSPsycheMAMariusLVLucius VerusMAMarcus AureliusAPApollo

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  • Mythological and Divine Figures
  • Authors and Philosophers
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial and Courtly Circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Apollo in part i i the religion of numa