noun

Bestĭa

gen. Bestiae · gender masculine · decl. 1st

a cognomen in the Calpurnian family

a cognomen in the Calpurnian family.

The consul

The consul L. Calpurnius Bestia, Sall. J. 27, 4 al.; Flor. 3, 1, 7.—

The tribune of the people

The tribune of the people L. Bestia, Cic. Brut. 34, 128; id. de Or. 2, 70, 283.—

tribune of the people; a confederate of Catiline

Another tribune of the people, L. Bestia, a confederate of Catiline, Sall. C. 17, 3; 43, 1.

Perseus ID: n5233 Key: Bestia2