place
Parthia
also: Parthica, the Parthians
The Parthian empire to Rome's east; the 'Parthian laurel' marks Trajan's early eastern service under his father.
Reading notes
- Panegyric to Trajan §14 a Parthian laurel
A victory-laurel won in the East against Parthia, Rome's great rival beyond the Euphrates; Trajan earned it serving under his father, governor of Syria.