The #UnusualDeaths of Sophocles
Alongside Aeschylus (brained by a falling tortoise) and Euripides (devoured by hounds), Sophocles was one of the three great ancient Greek tragedians. His cause of death is uncertain, but three apocryphal versions survive to this day. 1/
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In one version, Sophocles choked to death on a grape seed in a cup of wine. Grapes were undoubtedly much bigger back then. 2/
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In another version, Sophocles died of excessive joy after learning his last play had been so well-received. This is why it's always advisable to temper the enthusiasm of your goodread reviews. 3/
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In yet another version, Sophocles died of suffocation following an inhumanly lengthy, uninterrupted public reading of his play, Antigone. The lesson here? Don't forget to breathe. 4/END
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I think you’ll find Mr Mallozzi is already a published author on a historical language, he wrote “Latin for the Novice” some years back. He’s really quite accomplished and not just our favourite Baron of Destruction!!
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