By Ilaria Andolfi Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the origins of early Greek mythography, exemplarily represented by Hecataeus of Miletus and Acusilaus of Argos. The paucity of verbatim quotations…
By Mira Seo Abstract: This article addresses the significance of plagiarism as a poetic theme in Martial’s “Epigrams”. Martial is the first classical poet to use the term plagiarius to refer to literary theft (“Ep.”…
By Debra Hershkowitz Abstract: In letter 4.14, Pliny the Younger remarks that he doesn’t worry too much about criticism of his poetry since he’s not planning to give up the day job…This well sums up Pliny’s basic…
By Silvia Speriani Abstract: In ancient Rome, city-life unfolded in a spectacular exchange of social gazes. My paper focuses on the visual dynamics in the social life of Rome through the approach shown by Horace…
By Cindy Benton Abstract: Seneca characterizes the Argo’s voyage as the catalyst for the end of the Golden Age, defined in Medea as a time when everything was in its place and everyone lived in their native lands,…
By Jennifer Gerrish Abstract: Through the figure of Scylla, Sallust evokes Sextus Pompeius as part of his critique of contemporary politics. Although the Histories narrate the years following Sulla’s death, they are an…
By Lydia Langerwerf Abstract: Known to us only through the spectrum of hostile sources, Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC) is an enigma. Nevertheless, one aspect of his personality seems clear. However much they…
By Sabine Grebe Abstract: As is well known, Vergil’s Aeneid contains a political message. Scholars have interpreted this message in two opposing directions, often labeled as “anti-Augustan” and “pro-Augustan”…Despite…
By Rebecca Armstrong Abstract: This article explores the themes of travel, homecoming and homesickness in Catullus’ poetry. A recurrent interest throughout much of the poet’s oeuvre, the idea of the journey offers the…
By Susan A. Curry Abstract: In two episodes of the Nero, Suetonius depicts the emperor acting like and adopting the posture of an animal. In the first, Nero intentionally plays “animal,” donning a hide to attack the…