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Agamemno suppositus by Pomponius of Bononia: A Few Hypotheses.

  • Published In: Classical Journal, 2025, v. 120, n. 3. P. 277 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pieczonka, Joanna 3 of 3

Abstract

The Atellan farce Agamemno suppositus by Pomponius has been identified as a mythological burlesque similar to phlyakes. However, the comic element in this play has not yet been explored. In my article I argue that the participle suppositus suggests modelling of Atellana on palliata as it concerns a suppositio motif (a fraudulent introduction of a child into a family) and that the theme of a heroic infancy might have originated from satyr-plays. I also show a possible connection between the discussed Atellan farce and lex Cornelia de falsis (81 BCE), a law which punished the crime of substitution of a child. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classical Journal. 2025/02, Vol. 120, Issue 3, p277
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Drama and Theater Arts
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0009-8353
  • DOI:10.1353/tcj.2025.a952005
  • Accession Number:183385563
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