But everybody knew that Aphrodite deemed herself greater than the highest of kings, and therefore Barine ventured to close her doors upon their august Symposiarch in a manner which could not fail to be unendurable, not only to him but to all the youth of Alexandria.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Olympius himself was unanimously chosen Symposiarch, and he invited the company to discuss, in the first instance, the time-honored question: Which was the highest good?
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Olympius had risen from his place as Symposiarch and was leaning against a door-post awaiting death with manly composure.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers