Aug. 29th, 2023

sdi: Oil painting of the Heliconian Muse whispering inspiration to Hesiod. (Default)

Sallustius' On the Gods and the World is often described, following Gilbert Murray, as a sort of creed or catechism of pagan faith. But did you know that Thomas Taylor—bless him, he's nearly as consistent as the stars themselves—penned a literal Platonist creed? He cribs from Sallustius here and there, but in the main it's Proclus all the way.

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