The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura

Apuleius of Madaura · c. 158–161 CE (composed after the Oea trial; includes the Apologia and related Florida orations, with the Florida pieces composed across the 160s) primary

passage 116 of 141 · CHAPTER 1. *Claudius Maximus*, proconsul of Africa, is spoken of as having succeeded Lollianus Avitus. Lollianus Avitus was consul in 144

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Apuleius transitions from Greek to Latin, claiming his speech is “Attic long enough” and that the second half—still strong in argument and style—will follow in Latin as the migration to Latium begins.

A.D. As ten to thirteen years usually elapsed between tenure of the consulate and proconsulate, Lollianus Avitus may have been proconsul 154-7 A.D., and Claudius Maximus 155-8 A.D.

gentlemen who sit beside him on the bench. The governor of the province, when holding his assize, would be assisted by a consilium of assessors drawn partly from his staff, partly from the local conventus civium Romanorum.

Granii. Nothing is known of this suit. Granii are mentioned as connexions of Lollius Urbicus (C.I.L. viii. 6705).

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The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura · Apuleius of Madaura · 155–169