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Statius Thebaid VII
Aeneas (Legendary character)
Latin Epic poetry
Rhetoric, Ancient
Epic poetry, history and criticism
Ancient Rhetoric
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Influence
History and criticism
The epic poem Thebaid by P. Papinius Statius, written about AD 80 to 92, deals with the fraternal strife between Oedipus' sons Eteocles and Polynices for the mastery of Thebes. Book VII describes the forced march of the Seven and their arrival at Thebes, Jocasta's vain attempt at mediation and Amphi…
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