Quintus Tullius Cicero, was a roman statesman and military leader. He is the younger brother of Marcus Tullius Cicero. He was born into the family of the Equestrian order, and was the son of a wealthy landowner (1911).

Lucretius, a roman poet and philosopher. His poems talk about not fearing God or Death.

Magnesia and Sipylum in ancient geography the name of two cities in Asia Minor and of a district in eastern Thessaly (1911).

Cicero is referencing to the Empedoclea of Sallustius, basically telling Quintus that he most be a hero to read that work (Google Books).

Empedoclea of Sallustius is a poem referring to character but I was unable to find in depth detail about it

Favonius also known as Zephyrus is the God of the west-wind and is married to Chloris, the goddess of fruits and flowers. Zephyrus is rejected by the Hyacinthus, he was the cause of his death by blowing Apollo's quoit against his head. His name is Zephyrus but he romans identify him as Favonius (1911).

Marcus Calidius, a friend of Cicero, a Roman knight in Sicily of high rank (Smith).

Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus, a roman statesman. Colleague in consulship with Julius Ceasar. Did what ever he could to block moves made by Ceasar (Credo).

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