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- ↑ Greek sophists in the Roman Empire By Glen Warren Bowersock Page 103 ISBN 0-7156-1262-X
- ↑ Julia Domna, Syrian Empress By Barbara Levick Page 113 ISBN 0-415-33143-9
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