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Quote by Gnaeus Naevius

“You nine daughters of Jupiter, sisters of one heart.”

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Gnaeus Naevius, born in 270 BC and died in 201 BC, was a Roman poet considered one of the founders of Roman literature. His works encompassed various genres, including epic, satirical poetry, and drama. Naevius' contributions had a profound impact on the development of Roman literature, with his epic works providing a model for later Roman epic poets. more

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