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Pyrrhus

An ancient king who fought the Romans, cited as a historical humbug.

minor

Also known as the Romans

First appearance: ix

Pyrrhus shows up with force in XLVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Consulted the Delphic oracle before his campaign against the Romans and received an ambiguous prophecy that led to his defeat.
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Pyrrhus first appears in 0014 ix.

In XLVII: Consulted the Delphic oracle before his campaign against the Romans and received an ambiguous prophecy that led to his defeat.

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