General Discussion - Texts From Philodemus

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    2. Discussion on Philodemus Fragments 19

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    2. Philodemus On the Senses 8

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    2. Philodemus' Poetry 17

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    2. Philodemus "exempli gratia" of the scrolls

      • Kalosyni
      • August 19, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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    2. New Interview on the work on the scrolls 4

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    2. Herculaneum / Philodemus Thoughts From Elli

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    2. Epicurean Symbolism in Herculaneum Art - Something To Track Down 24

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    2. Buried by Vesuvius exhibit 7

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