the temple of palatine apolla - propertius Flashcards
who is the temple of palatine apollo written by
propertius
simply what is the temple of palatine apollo about
a poem glorifying the temple of apollo and the battle of actium
when was the temple of palatine apollo written
16bc
what event was the temple of palatine apollo written to coincide with
the actian games
where were the actian games held
in Nikopolis near the sight of the battle of actium
who did the actian games honour
apollo
how often were the games held
every 4 years
what did the games include
athletic contests
musical competitions
horse racing
mock sea battles
what happens at the start of the poem
a sacrifice at the temple of apollo and invocation of the muse calliope
what happens in the middle of the poem
retelling of story of actium
-romans supported by the gods apollo appears and speaks to augustus praising and declaring allegiance
-with apollos help the battle is won
what happens at the end of the poem
having sung enough of war the poem returns to festivities and benefits of peace
who is not named in the poem
Mark Antony
compared to women’s power is cleopatra more or less powerful
less
who may be a reference to antony in the poem
bacchus
who is philetas
a greek poet and scholar
