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Publius Vedius Pollio
Vedius Pollio
A wealthy equestrian notorious for feeding condemned slaves to his lampreys; Augustus, dining with him, freed the boy and smashed the crystal.
Reading notes
- On Mercy §1.18 Vedius Pollio
A wealthy knight notorious for fattening his lampreys on the blood of condemned slaves; Augustus, dining with him, freed the threatened boy and broke the pond.
- On Anger §3.40 Vedius Pollio
A rich equestrian who fed condemned slaves to his lampreys, checked by Augustus at dinner.