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noun

Cōdrus

gen. Cōdri · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
The last Athenian king; who voluntarily devoted himself to death in order to obtain for his people victory over the Spartans
The last Athenian king, who voluntarily devoted himself to death in order to obtain for his people victory over the Spartans, Cic. Tusc. 1, 48, 116; id. Fin. 5, 22, 62; id. N. D. 3, 19, 49; Hor. C. 3, 19, 2; Just. 2, 6, 19; Vell. 1, 2; Val. Max. 5, 6, 1.—
A wretched poet; hostile to Virgil
A wretched poet, hostile to Virgil, Verg. E. 5, 11; 7, 22; Juv. 1, 2; 3, 203; 3, 208; cf. Weich. Poett. Latt. Rell.Poet. Lat. Rel. p. 402 sq.
Perseus ID: n8849 Key: Codrus