Source edition
Aristides. Vol. 2. Dindorf, Wilhelm, editor. Leipzig: Reimer, 1829.
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Summary
This work is a highly rhetorical oration celebrating the joyful occasion of a new water supply being introduced to the ancient city of Pergamum. The author begins by expressing his immense joy upon hearing the good news of the water's arrival. He then describes a mysterious dream he had experienced, which served as a prophetic omen of this auspicious event. Following this, he expresses gratitude toward the gods who bestowed this vital blessing upon the city. Finally, the author argues that adorning and praising this divine gift through the power of speech (logos) is a duty fitting for the harmony between the gods and the Muses.
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