Grammarian, honoured by his association with Syrianus[1] and also by their innate similarity in character and physique -- in Homer's words, 'in appearance and stature and nature most similar';[2] for each of them was physically handsome and large. Furthermore, their health and strength did not in any way fall short of their other natural gifts, either in whole or in any part. Their souls were eager for the best in the same way. But Syrianus was the more pious, and a genuine philosopher; the other was devoted to the art that is founded on the exegesis of poets and the correction of Greek diction. It was this Ammonianus who happened to acquire an ass as an audience for his wisdom.[3]