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Thus day was turned into night and light into darkness. Some thought that the Giants were rising again in revolt (for at this time also many of their forms could be discerned in the smoke and, moreover, a sound as of trumpets was heard), while others believed that the whole universe was being resolved into chaos or fire.

Cassius Dio

Cassius Dio

Cassius Dio

Born: 155

Died: 235 (aged 80)

Bio: Cassius Dio or Dio Cassius was a Roman statesman and historian of Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of history on Ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy.

Known for:

Dio's Rome
The Augustan Settlement
Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6)

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