genutius

Updated: April 30, 2025

In a circle at one corner of the lower end of the hall is the Prætor Genutius Cippus, who having had a bird with wings in the form of horns miraculously alight on his head, was told by the oracle that he would become King of his country, whereupon, although already an old man, he chose to go into exile, in order not to take away her liberty; and Domenico therefore painted a bird upon his head.

Giorgio Vasari - Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects: Vol. 06 (of 10) Fra Giocondo to Niccolo Soggi

Did they avail themselves of this permission, and what farther passed on this occasion? Was his opinion agreeable to the people? What new proposition was offered by Genutius? Was this plan adopted and acted upon? What were the name, number, and powers of these new magistrates? How long did they continue in office? What government was substituted? What were the duties of the censors?

Oliver Goldsmith - Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome : to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. : By Wm. C. Taylor.