The myth of Ariadne in Catullus’ carmen 64

Authors

  • Erika Werner Universidade Estadual de Campinas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v19i1p162-180

Keywords:

Catullus, Ariadne, ekphrasis, marriage, weaving

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse the ekphrastic narrative about Ariadne found in Catullus’ carmen 64 and to show how the poet interweaves myths about Ariadne and Theseus with the celebration of the marriage of Thetis and Peleus in the composition of the poem.

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Published

2015-02-10

How to Cite

Werner, E. (2015). The myth of Ariadne in Catullus’ carmen 64. Letras Clássicas, 19(1), 162-180. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2358-3150.v19i1p162-180