Amphitryon · 1852
The Acrostic Argument
Translated by Henry Thomas Riley (1852)
Jupiter, being captivated by love (Amore) for Alcmena, has changed (Mutavit) himself into the form of her husband, while Amphitryon is fighting for (Pro) his country with the foe; in the form (Habitu) of Sosia, Mercury acts as his servant. He (Is) imposes upon the master and the servant, on their arrival. Amphitryon commences a quarrel (Turbas) with his wife; and Jupiter and Amphitryon seize (Raptant) one another as adulterers. Blepharo, chosen as umpire, is not able to determine which of the two (Uter) is Amphitryon. At last they understand all (Omnem) the matter; and she brings forth twins.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Plautus. Amphitryon, The Acrostic Argument. Translated by Henry Thomas Riley. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/work/plautus-amphitryon-riley/2/.
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Plautus. Amphitryon, The Acrostic Argument. Translated by Henry Thomas Riley. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/work/plautus-amphitryon-riley/2/.