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Prudentius

Marc Angelucci: modern martyr like ancient Saint Vincent

Marc Angelucci, angel of light and men’s human rights activist, was murdered. He’s a martyr like Prudentius’s Saint Vincent. Angelucci, still help guide us! … Read the post Marc Angelucci: modern martyr like ancient Saint Vincent

Propertius & Prudentius show gender allocation of credit and blame

Propertius credited Cynthia for his poetic success. Prudentius blamed Adam alone for the fall. That’s classical gender work in allocating credit & blame. … Read the post Propertius & Prudentius show gender allocation of credit and blame

husbands resisting subordination to their wives: an ongoing challenge

Odysseus killed his son Euryalus because of Penelope’s false claim. Theodulf in Charlemagne’s court rightly warned husbands to resist being subordinate to their wives. … Read the post husbands resisting subordination to their wives: an ongoing challenge

teacher-martyrs defy authority for peace, justice, and truth

Livy (on the teacher of Falerii), Prudentius (on Cassian of Imola), and others recount students killing their teachers. True teachers shouldn’t be martyred. … Read the post teacher-martyrs defy authority for peace, justice, and truth

generation of vipers will be overcome when cocks crow

Prudentius’ Hamartigenia uses a lurid account of vipers’ mating to signify perverse gynocentrism. Cocks crowing represent hope for new light & worldly life. … Read the post generation of vipers will be overcome when cocks crow

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