Vol. 22 No. 2 (1996): XXII - 1996, Fascicolo 2
Articoli

The Harpies episode in <i>Aeneid</i> 3

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  • H. Akbar Khan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14601/prometheus-16752

Published 2015-09-14

Keywords

  • Vergil,
  • Aeneas
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Abstract

The episode of the Harpies (in Aen. 3.209ff.) has often been interpreted as a consequence of Aeneas’ alleged lack of devotion: on the contrary, Vergil repeatedly stresses the Trojans’ moral integrity and blameless behaviour.

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