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LUCRETIUS' HOMERIC MOURNERS.

  • Published In: Classical Quarterly, 2024, v. 74, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

Lucretius (3.894–9) puts words into the mouths of mourners as part of his attack on the fear of death. The language of the passage has been read simply as mockery of the bereaved, but the poet is using language strongly reminiscent of Homer, in particular from Circe's speech advising Odysseus about the dangers of hearing the Sirens' singing. This adds a level of irony to the passage as the poet has a complex relationship with the bewitching power of poetry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classical Quarterly. 2024/05, Vol. 74, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0009-8388
  • DOI:10.1017/S0009838824000284
  • Accession Number:181652443
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