Apollonius of Tyana is a major character in Steven Saylor's historical novel Empire, which depicts his confrontation with the harsh Emperor Domitian. Apollonius is shown confounding the Emperor (and many others) in quick-witted dialogue, reminiscent of Socrates. The book's plot leaves ambiguous the issue of whether Apollonius possessed true magical power or that he was able to use suggestion and other clever tricks.
apollonius of tyana is a major character in steven saylor's historical novel empire which depicts his confrontation with the harsh emperor domitian apollonius is shown confounding the emperor (and many others) in quick-witted dialogue reminiscent of socrates the book's plot leaves ambiguous the issue of whether apollonius possessed true magical power or that he was able to use suggestion and other clever tricks