Abstract
This article discusses three rather neglected issues concerning Varro’s Hebdomades: 1. The basis of Varro’s fascination with the number seven, leading him to his eventual concept of such an exceptional work; 2. An attempt to find out as much as possible about the nature of the work, described by Pliny as the first illustrated book in Rome, and 3. A discussion of its reception and impact in Rome.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-319 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Hermes (Germany) |
Volume | 152 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart 2024.
Keywords
- Atticus
- illustrated books
- Nepos
- statue groups in Rome
- Varro’s Hebdomades