06-09-2013, 09:24 PM
As Mark George said,this is a story from the beginning of Roman Republic. when Roma was besiged by the etruscan king Lars Porsenna, Mutio Cordo infiltrated to the enemy king's camp and attempted to kill him, but he failed. so he put his right hand on a brazier, because this hand wasn't able to kill the king. Porsenna was impressed by his bravery and decided to release him. Hence came the name " scaevola" , that in Latin means " left-handed"
A source could be Livy, I suppose.
A source could be Livy, I suppose.
Francesco Guidi
