Keywords
Dionysiaka
parody
Ares
Aphrodite
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Abstract
In this article the author presents the elements of comedy and parody in the Dionysiaca of Nonnus. The analysis of the passages excerpted from the Dionysiaka shows that the composition of Nonnus’ poem is based on the principle of generic variety.
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