Epictetus Enchiridion and Cebes Tabula (1660)

...phroditus, a member of the Emperor Nero’s household original Latin: "Epaphrodito cuidam Neronis familiari". He was a man of the most holy and upright life, and was completely free from all pride and arrogance—vices with which almost all other philosophers have struggled. Furthermore, he was held in such high regard and fame among everyone original Latin: "Tantae autem fuit apud omnes existimationis & famae" that his clay lamp original Latin: "lucerna ejus fictilis" was sold for three thousand The text ends on the catchword "mil-," which likely completes the Latin word "millibus" (thousands). Epictetus was known for his extreme poverty and simple possessions. drachmas drachmaAn ancient Greek silver coin; three thousand drachmas was an enormous sum, highlighting the value placed on Epictetus's modest belongings after his death....