Statius
Publius Papinius Statius | |
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| Born | c. 45 CE Naples, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. 96 CE (aged c. 51) Naples, Roman Empire |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Roman (of Greek origin) |
Publius Papinius Statius (Greek: Πόπλιος Παπίνιος Στάτιος; /ˈsteɪʃiəs/, Latin: [ˈstaːtiʊs]; c. 45 – c. 96) was a Latin poet of the 1st century CE. His surviving poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the Thebaid; a collection of occasional poetry, the Silvae; and an unfinished epic, the Achilleid. He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the Purgatory section of Dante's epic poem, the Divine Comedy.