a new book on the best lines in Latin misses the bigger picture
- Written by: Caillan Davenport, Associate Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University
Preparation of actors for a satyric drama, from the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii.Wikimedia CommonsOne of my favourite Roman artefacts to show visiting school groups or beginner’s Latin classes is a floor mosaic from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii. The mosaic depicts a chained dog accompanied by the Latin words, CAVE CANEM (&ldqu...
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