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'TIL Parasite (parasitus) was an accepted role in Roman society, in which a person could live off the hospitality of others, in return for "flattery, simple services, and a willingness to endure humiliation".' Is any part of this correct?

by /u/314159265358979326 in /r/AskHistorians

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