Statius
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For the personal name, see Statius (praenomen). For other uses, see Statius (disambiguation).
Publius Papinius Statius (Greek: Πόπλιος Παπίνιος Στάτιος; /ˈsteɪʃiəs/, Latin: [ˈstaːtiʊs];[lower-alpha 1] c. 45 – c. 96) was a Latin poet of the 1st century CE. His surviving poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the Thebaid; a collection of occasional poetry, the Silvae; and an unfinished epic, the Achilleid. He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the Purgatory section of Dante's epic poem, the Divine Comedy.
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Publius Papinius Statius | |
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Born | c. 45 CE Naples, Roman Empire |
Died | c. 96 CE (aged c. 51) Naples, Roman Empire |
Occupation | Poet |
Nationality | Roman (of Greek origin) |
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