Abstract
The presence of astronomical imagery in two consecutive epigrams on the theme of pursued hares in book 9 of the Anthologia Palatina (9.17 and 9.18) both strengthens their ascription to Germanicus Caesar and suggests that his astronomical and literary interests extended beyond the youthful production of a Latin translation of Aratus’ Phaenomena. The meaning of these two epigrams can only be understood fully by paying attention to the interplay of astronomical imagery between them and by considering Germanicus’ innovative account of two constellations in his Aratea: the Dog and the Hare.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Mnemosyne |
| Early online date | 23 Jan 2023 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 23 Jan 2023 |
Keywords
- constellations
- Anthologia Palatina
- Germanicus Caesar
- Aratus
- Aratea
- astronomy