Naevius Flashcards
What is Naevius’ full name
Gnaeus Naevius
Where was Naevius from
Campania
Which family did Naevius attack
the Metelli family
Where and when was Naevius exiled
Utica, Africa, in 204 or 201 BC
What were Naevius’ praetextae called
Romulus and Clastidium
What verse was Naevius’ Bellum Punicum in
Saturnian
Who arranged Naevius’ Bellum Punicum
Lampadio
In which of Plautus’ plays is Naevius alluded to
Miles Gloriosus
Which of Naevius’ works is the first Latin epic with a Roman theme
Bellum Punicum
As you may know, Clastidium is about a battle against the Insubrian Gauls, who was the victorious general
Marcus Claudius Marcellus
What was the subject of Bellum Punicum
The First Punic War AND the founding of Rome
What is another name for cothurnatae
Fabulae crepidata
Which of Naevius’ works dealt with the cult of Dionysus
Lycurgus
Name two of Naevius’ comedies
Colax (The flatterer), Guminasticus (The teacher of gymnastics), Corollaria (The comedy of wreaths), or Tarentilla
In which war did Naevius fight
First Punic War
