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Phormio

Latin comic play by Terence

Also known as Ter. Ph.

Instance of: dramatic work

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Phormio is a Latin comic play by the early Roman playwright Terence, based on a now lost play by Apollodorus of Carystus entitled Epidikazomenos. It is generally believed to be Terence's fifth play. It was first performed at the Ludi Romani of 161 BC. Structurally, Phormio is considered to be one of the best Roman comedies.

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Author: Terence
Language: Latin
Genre: fabula palliata
Title: Phormio
Date of first performance: 161 BCE
Characters: Chremes
Has version, edition or translation: Codex Vaticanus Latinus 3868 language: Latin · released: 825
The Phormio of Terence language: Latin, English · released: 1894
Phormio language: English · released: 1870
Phormio language: Latin · released: 1926
Formión language: Spanish · released: 1890
Form of creative work: play
Entry in abbreviations table: Ter. Ph. used by: Perseus Digital Library
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