Source edition
Libanius, Oratio 44, Libanii Opera Vol 3, Orationes XXVI-L, Teubner, Foerster, 1906
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This work is an oration dedicated to praising the life and virtues of Eustathius, an orator from Caria. Instead of choosing the path of a military career, Eustathius set sail for Athens in pursuit of wisdom and philosophy. In Athens, he cultivated an extraordinary skill in the art of discourse while simultaneously refining his gentle character and inner virtues. As a result of this dedication, his eloquence and noble personality captivated people wherever he traveled. Ultimately, the oration paints an ideal portrait of an intellectual who brilliantly embodies both wisdom and rhetorical mastery.
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