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virgilian


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to Virgil, the ancient Roman poet


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Vergil , Vergilian , Virgil , Virgilian
Etymology
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Derived from the name of the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maroneus, known as Virgil


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  1. Virgil was born on October 15, 70 BC, in Andes, near Mantua, in the Roman province of Cisalpine Gaul.

  2. Virgil's works were widely read and imitated during the Renaissance, and he continues to be studied and admired today.

  3. Virgil's poem 'Aeneid' tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who comes to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Roman people.


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  1. Latin literature: Virgil's works are an essential part of the Latin literary canon.

  2. Ancient Rome: Virgil's poetry provides insight into the culture, mythology, and history of ancient Rome.


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Virgil is considered one of the greatest poets in the Latin literary tradition. His most famous works include the 'Eclogues', the 'Georgics', and the 'Aeneid'.

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