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noun

Băthyllus

gen. Băthylli · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
= Βάθυλλος.
A Samian boy; beloved by Anacreon
A Samian boy, beloved by Anacreon, Hor. Epod. 14, 9; cf. Anacr. 22.—
A celebrated pantomime of Alexandria; a favorite of Mœcenas; and rival of the equally celebrated Pylades
A celebrated pantomime of Alexandria, a favorite of Mœcenas, and rival of the equally celebrated Pylades, Tac. A. 1, 54 Gron.; Juv. 6, 63; Pers. 5, 123 Schol.; Sen. Q. N. 7, 32, 5; cf. Suid. s. v. ̓́Ορχησις, tom. ii. p. 720 Kust.
Perseus ID: n5043 Key: Bathyllus