Orion, correspondent of Procopius of Gaza
Orion
Young literary correspondent praised for self-control
Orion is addressed by Procopius of Gaza as a young man praised for self-control, friendship, and literary zeal. Procopius uses him to think about absent friends, report, and the obligations of travelers.
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From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Procopius compares Orion's self-control to an athlete training for Olympia and Odysseus passing the Sirens.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Orion's longing for bride and home may make him sail back without saying goodbye.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Orion's friendly praise has made his uncle expect Procopius to teach what he does not possess.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Absence proves friendship when purpose and zeal still move toward one point.
From Procopius of Gazac. 515 AD
Orion should have written about Berytus, the Hellespont, the Propontis, and the Bosporus.