They were arrested and brought to the governor of that part of Asia. The governor wasn’t sure how to punish the pirates, so Caesar took it upon himself to go to the prison and have every last one crucified.
By some accounts, Caesar had their throats cut first, as an act of mercy - because they’d humored him in captivity. A little politeness… may not save your life, but it’ll save you a few days of agony, at least.
I’m curious if you know of any sources for the story that don’t ultimately coalesce back to Caesar’s autobiography? While super interesting and invaluable, there’s no denying that book has a certain purpose and a tendency for self-aggrandizement.
Interesting. Of course, their being early Imperial writers just kicks the propaganda can down the road a bit (LOL), but I’d say it makes it somewhat more likely that something happened.
By some accounts, Caesar had their throats cut first, as an act of mercy - because they’d humored him in captivity. A little politeness… may not save your life, but it’ll save you a few days of agony, at least.
I’m curious if you know of any sources for the story that don’t ultimately coalesce back to Caesar’s autobiography? While super interesting and invaluable, there’s no denying that book has a certain purpose and a tendency for self-aggrandizement.
Caesar doesn’t actually mention the pirate incident in his Commentarii! Suetonius and Plutarch both do though.
Interesting. Of course, their being early Imperial writers just kicks the propaganda can down the road a bit (LOL), but I’d say it makes it somewhat more likely that something happened.
for bison, it was tuesday