Lyon
City in Roman Empire, Italy and Gaul. Part of France (Literary).
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Stoic | Ryan Holiday | turning point | A fire struck Rome in 64 and Lyons sent aid. |
The Daily Stoic — Ryan Holiday (2016)
Source: The Daily Stoic · Readwise highlight
In the year 64, during the reign of Nero, a fire tore through the city of Rome. The French city of Lyons sent a large sum of money to aid the victims.
- Role: turning point
- In the book: A fire struck Rome in 64 and Lyons sent aid. The next year Lyons suffered its own fire and Nero sent equal help. Seneca noted the irony, then about a year later was ordered to commit suicide.
- Why it matters: Two cities mirrored in disaster give the entry its argument about reversals of fortune. The cities matter as the example, though neither is described.