The Apotheosis of Julius Caesar (745-870), whose murder occurred only a year before Ovid was born, is not easy to evaluate. The description of the sinister omens which preceded the assassination is deeply impressive. But how should we interpret the poet's extravagant praise of the emperor Augustus and the odd touch of irreverent humour which continues to mark his characterization of the gods?
Monday, April 5, 2010
Metamorphoses - Book 15
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