Published 2022-06-10
Keywords
- Euenus of Paros,
- Metrical irregularities,
- Rhetoric
Abstract
Euenus of Paros has been strongly criticised for his hexameter at fr. 1 W.2 = G.-P.2,, v. 5, which has several metrical problems. However, a different perspective suggests that those irregularities may be intentional, aiming to communicate Euenus’ own idea of rhetoric.