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Avianus
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400–401 · ancient Roman poet

Also known as: Flavius Avianus, Авиан, アヴィアヌス, 亚微亚奴斯

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Known works

  • The fables of Avianus
  • Apologus Auiani ciuis Romani adolescentulis ad mores et latinum sermonem capescendos vtilissimus
  • Esopi Appologi siue Mythologi cum quibusdam carminum et fabularum additionibus Sebastiani Brant
  • Esopus
  • Fabulae