Oppian of Apamea Cynegetica
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Oppian of Apamea

Cynegetica

prose

A didactic poem on hunting in four books — the habits of animals and the techniques for catching them. Often confused with the other Oppian.

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Books

  • 1
    Book 1

    A book of Oppian's hexameter poem on hunting — the habits of wild animals, the training of hounds and horses, and the techniques of the chase.

    538 lines
  • 2
    Book 2

    A book of Oppian's hexameter poem on hunting — the habits of wild animals, the training of hounds and horses, and the techniques of the chase.

    628 lines
  • 3
    Book 3

    A book of Oppian's hexameter poem on hunting — the habits of wild animals, the training of hounds and horses, and the techniques of the chase.

    525 lines
  • 4
    Book 4

    A book of Oppian's hexameter poem on hunting — the habits of wild animals, the training of hounds and horses, and the techniques of the chase.

    453 lines
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