4th cent. AD

Amm. 22.14.8

The History 22.14.8

Author
Ammian
Translator
C. D. Yonge

The History

22.14.8

Ammian

translated by C. D. Yonge

8And after he has been led into the city by one hundred priests, and conducted into a chamber, he is looked upon as consecrated, and is said to point out by evident means the signs of future events. Some also of those who come to him he repels by unfavourable signs; as it is reported he formally rejected Cæsar Germanicus when he offered him food; thus portending what shortly happened.