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The Macrobii (, " long-livers "), which is devoted to longevity, has been attributed to Lucian, although it is generally agreed that he was not the author.
It gives some mythical examples like that of Nestor who lived three generations or Tiresias, the blind seer of Thebes, who lived six generations.
It tells about the Seres ( Chinese ) " who are said to live 300 years " or the people of Athos, " who are also said to live 130 years ".
Most of the examples of " real " men lived between 80 and 100 years, but ten cases of alleged centenarians are given.
It also gives some advice concerning food intake and moderation in general.
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