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Aratus of Soli
Aratus
also: Aratus
Greek didactic poet (c. 315–240 BC) whose Phaenomena versified astronomy and weather-signs; Seneca cites him on storm prognostics.
Reading notes
- Natural Questions §1.13.3 Aratus
Greek didactic poet (c. 315–240 BC) whose Phaenomena versified weather-signs; cited here on mock-suns as a portent of storm.