Sextus Pompeius Festus

Roman grammarian who epitomized the lexicon of Verrius Flaccus. Cited on the etymology of the name Ancus from his crooked elbow.

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

• Canons Bearing a Torch Before the Pentateuch — Says Ancus was named from his crooked elbow

  "Ancus was named from his crooked elbow, says Festus"