A Satirical Pythagoras?

Abstract This paper aims at exploring the presence of humor in the Pythagoras episode ( Met . 15.60-478), and, hence, proposing parallels between Pythagoras’ speech and Horace’s S . 2.4, analyzing the Ovidian manipulation of this satirical model and the interpretative possibilities suggested by this perspective.

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Mnemosyne
Published
2024-10-02
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https://doi.org/10.1163/1568525x-bja10256
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Classical Philosophy and Thought
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A Satirical Pythagoras?

Clara Spalic
Mnemosyne
Classical Philosophy and Thought
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A Satirical Pythagoras?

Clara Spalic
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Abstract

Abstract This paper aims at exploring the presence of humor in the Pythagoras episode ( Met . 15.60-478), and, hence, proposing parallels between Pythagoras’ speech and Horace’s S . 2.4, analyzing the Ovidian manipulation of this satirical model and the interpretative possibilities suggested by this perspective.

MnemosyneVol. 78(3)
Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Classical Philosophy and Thought
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