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Octavian und die Alternativraben (296 Aufrufe)
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Macrobius, Saturnalien II 4, 29:
When he [sc. Octavian] was returning to Rome on top of the world after his victory at Actium, one of those who ran to congratulate him was holding a raven that he had taught to say “Hail Caesar, the victorious commander [ave Caesar victor imperator].” Marvelling at the dutiful bird, Caesar bought it for 20,000 sesterces. The trainer’s confederate, who had gained nothing from this generous act, swore to Caesar that the man had another raven, too, which Caesar asked to be shown. When it was brought out it spoke the words it had been taught: “Hail the victorious commander, Antony [ave victor imperator Antoni].” Nothing fazed, Caesar thought it sufficient that the trainer divide the gift with his mate.

[Macrobius, Saturnalia. 3 Vls. Ed. by Robert A. Kaster. Cambridge (Mass.)/London 2011; vol. I, pp. 358 sq.]
 
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