THE WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE.

The article focuses on the significance of educated enslaved individuals in wealthy Roman households, exemplified by the case of Daphnis, a highly valued literate slave sold for a record price in Rome. Daphnis, born into slavery and educated in a prominent household, illustrates the Roman elite's investment in the education of enslaved individuals for both prestige and practical purposes. The text discusses the broader societal implications of this practice, highlighting how educated slaves contributed to the literary and cultural life of Rome, as seen in the households of notable figures like Cato, Atticus, and Pliny the Younger. The article emphasizes the unique Roman approach to education within slavery, contrasting it with other systems of enslavement. [Extracted from the article]