THE WORKS OF MACROBIUS original: "MACROBII"; the possessive form used on title pages to mean "The works of Macrobius"

AMBROSIUS AU-

RELIUS THEODOSIUS,

A MAN OF CONSULAR

and illus-
trious rank, These titles signify the author's high status in the Roman administration of the early 5th century.

Commentary on the Dream of Scipio, in 2 Books.

A significant philosophical work that preserved Neoplatonic thought and ancient scientific theories for the Middle Ages.

The Saturnalia, in 7 Books.

A collection of dialogues covering ancient Roman religion, literature, and humor, set during the festival of Saturnalia.

Revised and expanded from various

and most ancient manu-

scripts.

Printer's mark of Sebastian Gryphius: a griffin facing left, perched on a rectangular stone block which is supported by a winged globe. Flanking the emblem is the vertical text "With Virtue as Leader" original: "VIRTVTE DVCE" on the left and "With Fortune as Companion" original: "COMITE FORTVNA" on the right.

LYON, AT THE HOUSE OF SEB.

Lyon was a major center for European printing in the 16th century.

GRYPHIUS,

1542.