Arma virumque cano.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I sing of arms and the man.
- In plain terms
- This poem is about war and a hero.
- What can you take from it?
- Stories often begin by stating their main subject.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a hero?
- Why start with war?
Another view
It assumes the audience cares about war and heroes.
More from Virgil
Omnia vincit amor; et nos cedamus amori.
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