A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

the father of Betilienus Bassus, or Cassius Betillinus as Dio Cassius calls him, was compelled to be present at the execution of his son by order of Caligula, and was then put to death himself. (D. C. 59.25.) [BASSUS, p.471, b.]