&sq=&lang=&file=File:Macrobii_scipionis_saturnalorium_ludguni_paganum_1560.jpg) A 1560 printed edition of Macrobius's Saturnalia, included alongside his commentary on Cicero's Somnium Scipionis. | |
| Author | Macrobius |
|---|---|
| Original title | Saturnaliorum Libri Septem |
| Language | Latin |
| Genre | philosophy, Platonic dialogue, Symposium |
Publication date | c. 431 |
Saturnalia (Latin: Saturnaliorum Libri Septem, "Seven Books of the Saturnalia") is a work written after c. 431 CE by the Roman provincial Macrobius Theodosius.[1] The Saturnalia consists of an account of the discussions held at the house of Vettius Agorius Praetextatus during the holiday of the Saturnalia. It contains a great variety of curious historical, mythological, critical, antiquarian and grammatical discussions.
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