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    2. Comments on Greek Monetary Units 17

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      • November 30, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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    2. Roman Fishponds

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    2. Evidence of Survivors of Pompeii and Herculaneum 1

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    2. History and Culture of Early Epicureans: Ancient Greece and Rome 60

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    2. Video: Ancient Greek Society and Religion

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    2. Festivals in Ancient Greece 1

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    2. Roman Glass Reconstructions Available 3

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    2. "Kepos" - Greek Mythology and Epicurus' Garden Name 19

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    2. Roman Dodecahedrons 2

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    2. Epicurean Food Trivia - Garum? 9

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    2. Roman History 1

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    2. Battle of Marathon

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    2. Delphic Maxims from an Epicurean Perspective 2

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    2. Quotes that can be epicurean in Ancient Plays 2

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    2. Ancient Greek Festivals and Rites 2

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    2. November 2024 General Thoughts On What Epicurean Philosophy Means To Me. 3

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    2. Prolepsis / Anticipations As Epicurus' Answer to the MENO Problem 34

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    2. Stoics Aren't Ascetics... It's Those Epicureans! 9

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    2. Epicurean Views On How To Integrate "Anger" Into A Healthy Life 17

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