How the Roman Poet Virgil Avoided Paying His Taxes

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During the reign of Emperor Augustus, Rome's tax laws were notoriously strict, and citizens were required to pay taxes on a wide range of assets and possessions. Virgil, the acclaimed poet of the Aeneid, found himself facing a significant tax burden on his estate. Determined to evade the taxes, Virgil devised an ingenious plan involving his pet fly.