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Of Calves and (Old) Men: A Pun at Epidicus 187 and 666 (Revised, Pre-Print)
Mnemosyne (2014)
  • Peter G Barrios-Lech, University of Massachusetts Boston
Abstract
ABSTRACT: The article argues for a pun in two passages in the Roman comedian Plautus' Epidicus. The pun, if accepted, contributes to the theme of sacrifice in the play, and enhances the humor of the scenes in which it occurs. Please cite the published version only.
Keywords
  • Plautus,
  • Puns,
  • Latin Linguistics
Publication Date
2014
Citation Information
Peter G Barrios-Lech. "Of Calves and (Old) Men: A Pun at Epidicus 187 and 666 (Revised, Pre-Print)" Mnemosyne Vol. 67 Iss. 3 (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/peter_barrios-lech/3/