Pliny The Elder's Scientific Curiosity
Magnum propiusque noscendum ut eruditissimo viro visum. Iubet liburnicam aptari; mihi si venire una vellem facit copiam.
In the passage, the phrase “magnum propiusque noscendum” suggests that Pliny the Elder regarded the volcanic phenomenon primarily as:
A
A natural spectacle worthy of casual observation
B
A dangerous threat to be avoided at all costs
C
A divine omen requiring religious interpretation
D
A scientific opportunity requiring closer investigation
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