Pablius Papinius Statius Poems on Sons (4 Poems)

Thebais – Book One – part V (Pablius Papinius Statius Poems)

The king once more the solemn rites requires, And bids renew the feasts, and wake the fires. his train obey, while all the courts aroundWith noisy care and various tumult sound. Embroidered purple clothes the golden beds; This slave the … Continue reading →

Thebais – Book One – part IV (Pablius Papinius Statius Poems)

For by the black infernal Styx I swear, (That dreadful oath which binds the thunderer) ‘Tis fixed; th’ irrevocable doom of Jove; No force can bend me, no persuasion move. haste then, Cyllenius, through the liquid air;Go, mount the winds, … Continue reading →

Thebais – Book One – part I (Pablius Papinius Statius Poems)

Fraternal rage, the guilty Thebes’ alarms, Th’ alternate reign destroyed by impious arms, Demand our song; a sacred fury fires My ravished breast, and all the muse inspires. O goddess, say, shall I deduce my rhymesFrom the dire nation in … Continue reading →

Thebais – Book Two (Pablius Papinius Statius Poems)

Now Jove’s Command fulfill’d, the Son of MayQuits the black Shades and slowly mounts to Day.For lazy Clouds in gloomy Barriers rise,Obstruct the God, and intercept the Skies;No Zephyrs here their airy pinions move,To spread his progress to the Realms … Continue reading →