Browsing Classical Studies electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "1913"

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  • Alliteration in the hexameter books of Lucilius 

    Miller, Edith (University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
    It is very evident (1) that Lucilius used the device of alliteration, (2) that he used it very freely, and (3) that he must have used it purposely. In general, his alliteration means nothing, though occasionally it does ...

  • Horace's conception of friendship 

    Hall, Alta B. (Alta Bell), 1888- (University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
    Friendship is the most elevating of human affections, and yet it is a relation that cannot be explained or defined. It begins and ends in feeling, and feeling is a matter of purely personal organization. It is this subjective ...

  • Mythology of Propertius 

    Martin, Donnis (University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
    It is seldom that the mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans is distinguished from their religion. This arises largely from the fact that the same supernatural beings figure in each. But mythology and religion represent ...

  • Religion of Tibullus 

    Martin, Gladys, 1891-1979 (University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
    Tibullus is generally considered a poet sincere and devout in his religion; for he is constantly invoking the presence of the divinities, vowing sacrifice to them, and dwelling upon their beneficence to mankind. It is the ...

  • The use of the fable in Roman satire 

    Reid, Martha McKenzie. (University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
    It is the purpose of this paper to collect, discuss, and as far as possible to trace to their origin the fables which are used in Latin Satire. The term Satire has been used throughout the discussion to designate those ...