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Writer

Country/Nationality

Publius Papinius Statius

Books by Publius Papinius Statius

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Achilleid

Poetry Mythology
Mythology Trojan War Classical literature Achilles Epic Poetry Ancient Greek Literature Heroic Verse Thetis Chiron Scyros

The Achilleid, an unfinished epic poem by the Roman poet Statius, offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Achilles, the legendary hero of the Trojan War. Although incomplete, the surviving portion of the poem provides a unique and engaging acco...