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Who was Volnius in Etruscan literary history?
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In the context of Etruscan language and literature, Volnius is known as a playwright of an obscure date who wrote "Tuscan tragedies." While no Etruscan literary works have survived to the present day, the mention of Volnius serves as evidence suggesting that a body of drama and historical literature likely existed within Etruscan culture.1