In the sixth book of this work, a dead soldier is revived when his tongue is bitten by the witch Erictho, which parallels an earlier scene where an oracle is demanded of the priestess Phemonoe by Appius.
In the sixth book of this work, a dead soldier is revived when his tongue is bitten by the witch Erictho, which parallels an earlier scene where an oracle is demanded of the priestess Phemonoe by Appius. The battle between Hercules and Antaeus is recalled in book four, as the author claims it took place in the same location, the Bagradas River, where the general Curio was killed. The last book of this work describes the machinations of Pothinus and Ganymede before the narrative abruptly breaks off. Among the historical events chronicled in this work are the siege of Massilia, the march to meet King Juba by Cato the Younger, and the crossing of the Rubicon. For 10 points, name this Silver Age epic poem that is often titled for its seventh book, which describes a great battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey, the masterpiece of Lucan.
In the sixth book of this work, a dead soldier is revived when his tongue is bitten by the witch Erictho, which parallels an earlier scene where an oracle is demanded of the priestess Phemonoe by Appius.
Pharsalia [or Bellum Civile; or De Bello Civili; or On the Civil War]