A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Ta'balus, Thucy'dides, Thyrsus

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Thyrsus

（*Qu/rsos), a freedman of Octavian, whom the latter sent to Cleopatra at Alexandria, after the battle of Actium. Dio Cassius relates that Octavian made love to Cleopatra by means of Thyrsus, to induce her to betray Antony; but Plutarch simply states that Thyrsus, through his frequent interviews with Cleopatra, excited the suspicions of Antony, who seized and whipped him, and sent him back to Octavian. (D. C. 51.8, 9; Plut. Ant. 73.）

William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street. In the article on Soranus, we find: "at this present time (1848)" and this date seems to reflect the dates of works cited. 1873 - probably the printing date.

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