Tag: Batrachomyomachia poetry


  • Batrachomyomachia: A Classical Parody

    Batrachomyomachia: A Classical Parody

    The Batrachomyomachia is an ancient comic epic in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to Homer. The poem tells of a war between frogs and mice over possession of both land and water. Ultimately it was decided that neither could claim sole ownership because they would not be able to feed.

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