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ANTINOUS

Volume 2 · 62 words · 1810 Edition

the favourite of Adrian, was born at Bithynus in Bithynia. His beauty engaged the heart of Adrian in such a manner, that there never was a more boundless and extravagant passion than that of this emperor towards this youth. After his death, the emperor ordered divine honours to be paid him; and he also erected a city of his name. See ENFINE.