Satyricon

Gaius Petronius Arbiter, known simply as Petronius, was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero in the 1st century AD. His precise life dates are not conclusively known, with estimates placing his birth around 27 AD and his death in 66 AD. Thought to be the arbiter elegantiarum (judge of elegance) in Nero's court, Petronius had a significant influence on imperial fashion and taste. He is best kn...