Maximus of Ephesus
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Maximus of Ephesus was a 4th century pagan Greek neo-Platonist. He was a friend and mentor of Emperor Julian and his collaborator in the restoration of paganism.
In the novel Julian by Gore Vidal, Maximus is one of the main characters; he is portrayed as a charlatan whose counsel is chiefly responsible for Julian's death.