During the reign of Tiberius (AD 14-37), Plutarch records, the news of Pan's death came to one Thamus, a sailor on his way to Italy by way of the islands of Paxi. A divine voice hailed him across the salt water, "Thamus, are you there?
It was during Tiberius' reign (AD 14-37) that Plutarch noted, and Thamus, a sailor en route to Italy by way of the islands of Paxi, received news of Pan's passing. A heavenly voice echoed across the sea, "Thamus, are you present?