Influences of Greek Literature on Latin Satire. A Diachronic Analysis
Influences of Greek Literature on Latin Satire. A Diachronic Analysis

Summary/Abstract: This article aims to highlight the Greek literary sources that had a concrete influence on Latin satire. I will discuss these sources in a chronological and progressive order, allowing the elements of direct influence to be seen in concrete terms. The study is structured into seven main sections, except for the introduction and conclusions, and identifies as sources of influence the following landmarks: Greek mythology, Homeric epos, iambic poetry, Platonic dialogue, Greek comedy, cynic diatribe, and Alexandrian poetry. The goal of such research is to gain a thorough understanding of the literary genre known as „satire” by presenting its archetypal patterns (originating in Greek culture) and the approaches that have ensured its structure and implicit existence in Latin literature.

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