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What kinds of hymns did Catullus write?
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Catullus
Catullus, bust in Sirmione, Italy.
Among the longer poems written by the Roman poet Catullus, his work includes three specific types of hymns:
- Marriage hymns: Catullus composed two charming poems celebrating marriage.1
- Cult hymn: He also wrote one frenzied hymn associated with the theme of emasculation.1
These compositions are part of a collection that demonstrates his significant metrical virtuosity and influence on later poets of the Augustan Age.1