The Book: There's a cookbook titled "Apicius" (officially "De re coquinaria" or "The Art of Cooking") with over 400 recipes, dating back to the 4th century. It's a well-respected work, even today.
The Name: The authorship is unclear. It might be:
- Marcus Gavius Apicius: A wealthy 1st-century CE Roman known for his love of extravagant food.
- Caelius Apicius: A completely unknown figure, possibly based on a manuscript inscription.
- Multiple Authors: Maybe a collection of recipes from various Roman cooks of the 1st century CE.
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