Ennius pinxit, or What a Difference a Letter Makes (Epigr. 1 V.)

Abstract This article argues that Ennius wrote pinxit not panxit in the pentameter of Epigr . 1 V. Along the way, it draws attention to Ennius’ love of metaphor and shows how, when we read the right verb, the imagery of his epigram becomes both coherent and meaningful.

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Mnemosyne
Published
2025-10-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1163/1568525x-bja10320
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Augustinian Studies and Theology
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Ennius pinxit, or What a Difference a Letter Makes (Epigr. 1 V.)

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Ennius pinxit, or What a Difference a Letter Makes (Epigr. 1 V.)

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Abstract

Abstract This article argues that Ennius wrote pinxit not panxit in the pentameter of Epigr . 1 V. Along the way, it draws attention to Ennius’ love of metaphor and shows how, when we read the right verb, the imagery of his epigram becomes both coherent and meaningful.

MnemosyneVol. 78(7)
University of Edinburgh (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 24%
Augustinian Studies and Theology
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