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Virgil

Roman poet cited on duty and destiny.

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Also known as Virgil

First appearance: ii of happiness

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Quoted from the Aeneid regarding the fall of the just Ripheus, illustrating the theme of undeserved suffering.
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In Endnotes: Quoted from the Aeneid regarding the fall of the just Ripheus, illustrating the theme of undeserved suffering.

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COClement of Ale…HAHannibalUNUnknownIAIsaac AbravanelPLPlatoVIVirgil

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