JOURNAL ARTICLE

GYLIPPUS IN VIRGIL, AENEID 12 AND LITERARY LACONIANS.

  • Published In: Classical Quarterly, 2023, v. 73, n. 2. P. 742 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Madson, Luke N. 3 of 3

Abstract

This note examines the significance of Gylippus at Aen. 12.271–83 and argues that Virgil's narrative is an epitaphic gesture alluding to Nicander of Colophon, Anth. Pal. 7.435 and other epigrams from Anth. Pal. 7. Virgil's bilingual reader would participate in the Hellenistic Ergänzungsspiel and supplement further meaning to this otherwise generic scene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classical Quarterly. 2023/12, Vol. 73, Issue 2, p742
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0009-8388
  • DOI:10.1017/S0009838823000678
  • Accession Number:177081609
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