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In 391 AD, History of Alexandria#Late Roman and Byzantine period is part of the Roman Empire, and Greek philosopher Hypatia is a teacher at the Platonism school, where future leaders are educated. Hypatia is the daughter of Theon of Alexandria, the director of the Musaeum of Alexandria. Hypatia, her father's slave, Davus, and two of her pupils, Orestes (prefect) and Synesius, are immersed in the changing political and social landscape. She rejects Orestes's love as she prefers to devote herself to science. Davus assists Hypatia in her classes and is interested in science. He is also secretly in love with her.