2003/12/01 by Arthur J. Pomeroy · 2 citations
Social Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Classical Antiquity Studies #Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies #Archaeology and Historical Studies #Poetry #Art #Literature #Human animal #History #Geography #Forestry
paper · doi:10.1353/are.2003.0006
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The nature of the passer in Catullus 3 has been frequently discussed. This paper considers the generic relationship of the poem to Greek epitaphic epigrams and Roman elogia. In particular, it examines laments for deceased deliciae and the light this throws on Roman relationships to their pets, be they animal or human.