The Classical Quarterly· 2026Q2
HOLY MEN: HAGNON AND AUGUSTUS IN GRATTIUS’ CYNEGETICA
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Grattius' Cynegetica uses the figure of Hagnon as an allegorical representation of Augustus, supported by semantic and religious parallels between their names and praise poetry.
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Key points
- Hagnon in Grattius' Cynegetica is interpreted as an allegorical representation of Augustus.
- Similarities in the names 'Hagnon' and 'Augustus' and their religious connotations are explored.
- Praise for Hagnon in lines 249-52 is compared to other praise poetry for Augustus.
- The comparison uses linguistic elements like verb person, number of carmina, and military/legal diction.
- The findings suggest the praise is directed at Augustus, not the poet's own immortality.
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Abstract
Abstract This paper investigates the figure of Hagnon in Grattius’ Cynegetica as an allegorical representation of Augustus. The first part explores the similarities in the semantics between the names ‘Hagnon’ and ‘Augustus’, as well as the importance of the religious connotations these names evoke for each of these men. The second part compares the praise of Hagnon at 249–52 to other praise poetry of Augustus in terms of the person of the verbs, the number of carmina , military diction and legal diction to argue that these lines represent praise of Augustus rather than a statement of the poet’s immortality through their song.
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