Note 208 — Chapter VII · ACTIUM
Reading edition
Dio, 50, 5. Thus Horace, on hearing the rumours of Antony’s defeat, exclaims (somewhat prematurely), Epod. ix. 27:
“Terra marique victus hostis punico, lugubre mutavit sagum.”
Reading edition
Dio, 50, 5. Thus Horace, on hearing the rumours of Antony’s defeat, exclaims (somewhat prematurely), Epod. ix. 27:
“Terra marique victus hostis punico, lugubre mutavit sagum.”