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Historiography First hand

Named with Pusio by Pliny. The only woman in the classical giant record named as such, and preserved on the same terms.

Named individuals reported by a named ancient or medieval historian who states where, when and how large. These are records of a claim, not verified measurements.

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Lineage Human of extreme stature (reported) · race detail
TraditionRoman natural history
RegionRome (Gardens of Sallust)
EraReign of Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14
Stature as recordedPliny: half a foot taller than Gabbara, so about ten feet three inches (Roman measure)
Reported or examined byPliny the Elder
Primary referencesPliny the Elder, Natural History 7.16
Source Perseus: Pliny, Natural History 7.16

Stature is recorded as the source states it, in that source’s own units. It is not a verified measurement unless this record sits in the Modern documented record class.

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