Blosius of Cumae (full name: C. Blosius
Part of The Encyclopedia of Southern Italy.
Blosius of Cumae (full name: C. Blosius): (fl. 2nd Century BC). Philosopher. A follower of Antipater of Tarsus, he was a friend and client of Tiberius Gracchus. Upon the death of the latter in 133 BC, Blosius fled to the court of King Aristonicus of Pergamum. When Pergamum fell to the Romans, Blosius committed suicide to avoid capture.
Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) of Capri: Situated on the N coast of the island of Capri, the Blue Grotto is accessible using a light boat through an entrance so low that it required occupants to deeply duck or lie down. The grotto’s ceiling then rises to a height of 41 feet, while the depth of the water averages 8 fathoms. The cave has a length of 175 feet and a maximum width of 100 feet. The blue color for which the grotto is named fills the interior and is the result of light refraction. Within the grotto are the remains of an ancient landing place and some broken steps leading to a now-sealed passage. It is thought that this passage was an ancient land entrance to the cave and was associated with the villa of the Roman Emperor Tiberius at Damecuta. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, knowledge of the Blue Grotto was forgotten. It wasn’t rediscovered until 1822.