Saturnalia

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Macrobius's Saturnalia, an encyclopedic celebration of Roman culture written in the early fifth century CE, has been prized since the Renaissance as a treasure trove of otherwise unattested lore. Cast in the form of a dialogue it treats diverse topics while showcasing Virgil as master of all human knowledge, from diction to religion.

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  Saturnalia: Books 1-2

  • 2011
  • 472 pages
  • Paperback
  • Harvard University Press
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  Saturnalia

  • 2022-10-04
  • 256 pages
  • Paperback
  • Unnamed Press
• 

  Saturnalia: A Tale of Wickedness and Redemption in Ancient Rome

  • 2018-10-11
  • 263 pages
  • Ebook
  • Adam Alexander Haviaras
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  Saturnalia

  • 2013-06-01
  • 122 pages
  • Ebook
  • Blackstone Publishing

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