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The Timarion is a Byzantine pseudo- Lucianic satirical dialogue probably composed in the twelfth century (there are references to the eleventh-century Michael Psellus), though possibly later. The eponymous hero, on his way to a Christian fair at Thessalonica, is unexpectedly taken to Hades, which is ruled by pagan figures and pagan justice, and where " Galilæans" (that is, Christians) make up only one sect of many.
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Thus, dragging on through perils and privation, at length they reached the summit of the Paya pass, a natural stronghold where a battalion would have been able to hold a regiment in check.
The next day, the 12th, the IIId Corps was ordered to withdraw to a perimeter running from the Bukit Timah road to the two reservoirs held by the 53d Division, and thence extending to Paya Lebar village and Kallang.
The Keeper, Mari Paya, was a good ten years older than Alex and several inches taller.