The Annals of Quintus Ennius and the Italic tradition / Jay Fisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Three hearts beat as one : Ennius and the Italic tradition -- The Annals and the Greek tradition -- Ritual and myth in the Augurium Romuli (Annals 72-91) -- Ritual, militia and history in book six of the Annals -- Ritual, kinship and myth in book one of the Annals -- Conclusion: the Annals of Quintus Ennius and the modern tradition.

"Jay Fisher argues that Ennius does not simply translate Homeric models into Latin, but blends Greek poetic models with Italic diction to produce a poetic hybrid. Fisher's investigation uncovers a poem that blends foreign and familiar cultural elements in order to generate layers of meaning for his Roman audience. Fisher combines modern linguistic methodologies with traditional philology to uncover the influence of the language of Roman ritual, kinship, and military culture on the Annals"-- Page 4 of cover

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