Matthaios Devaris. Matthaios Devaris (c. 1505–1581) was a Greek scholar and scribe who worked in Rome, specifically at the Vatican Library, and was a close associate of Mercuriale’s circle.

Just as in ancient times the son of Paeon original: "Παιήονος υἱὸς." Paeon is a title for the god of healing, and his son refers to Aesculapius. According to myth, Aesculapius was so skilled a physician that he could restore the dead to life. fitted the limbs of Hippolytus Hippolytus was a mythological figure who was dragged to death by his horses. Aesculapius gathered his scattered remains and restored him to life. back into the structure of a living body, so now Girolamo original: "Ἱερώνυμος" (Hieronymus), the Latinized version of Girolamo Mercuriale's name., who stands at the summit of the healing art, has gathered the beautiful but dim remnants of a lost craft through the exercise of his skill. He has crafted it with his mind so that it is immortal once again and shall never die. He who reveals such beneficial works is equal to the gods; like the gods, he is worthy of immortal honor.

Achilles Statius the Lusitanian. Achilles Statius (1524–1581) was a celebrated Portuguese humanist and scholar who lived in Rome. "Lusitanian" is a classical term for someone from Portugal.

With immense labor, you have gathered the training-ground original: "Γυμνάσιον" (Gymnasion), referring to both the physical space and the system of ancient exercise.—once so pleasant—which was scattered throughout all sorts of books. Because of this, Girolamo, you will support the souls of the wise; you are not only a pentathlete An athlete who competes in five events., but you alone are a "pan-athlete" original: "πάνταθλον." A clever play on words suggesting Mercuriale is a master of all contests and all knowledge..

Achilles Statius the Lusitanian.

Girolamo begrudges the Underworld original: "Orco." Orcus was a god of the underworld, synonymous with Hades or Pluto. its sick mortals, calling those who are half-dead back to the light of the heavens.

Because he does this often, he is often praised, and the fame of his name flies through the three parts of the world.

But now a new fame spreads: that he renews the extinct arts and the training-ground of the ancients.

Well done, great man! Therefore, while you exercise the limbs of others with your voice original: "Ore." Suggesting his teaching or writing., your own praise shall be on the lips of men.

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