people
Sicilians
also: Siculi
The Greek and Sikel inhabitants of Sicily outside Syracuse, whose cities negotiate their terms with Marcellus.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 25 §6 Sicilians
The Sicilian Greeks generally; many serve in Hippocrates' army and slip home when the plague strikes.
- The History of Rome, Book 37 §41 the Sicilians
The people of the province of Sicily, assessed for tithes of grain to feed the eastern armies.
- The History of Rome, Book 42 §34 demand a second tithe from the Sicilians
The inhabitants of Sicily, required to supply an extra tenth of their grain to the army.