Abstract
The few details in Dido's physical aspect in Virgil's Aeneid ('iuventa', exceptional beauty and blond hair) express both her socio-political status and her intimate change from powerful 'virago' to loving woman to victim of 'amoris furor'.
Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] The physical appearance of the Virgilian Dido |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 209-224 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | AEVUM ANTIQUUM |
Volume | 2019 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- capelli parrucca bellezza donna Didone ruolo maschile femminile virago Diana
- hair wig beauty woman Dido female male role virago Diana