Lucius Apuleius (2nd Century AD) North African fubulist, who
Latinized the Greek myths and legends. He travelled widely,
visiting Italy, Asia &c and was there initiated into numerous
religious mysteries. The knowledge which he thus acquired of the
priestly fraternities he drew on for his Golden Ass.
E.J. Kenney is Emeritus Kennedy Professor of Latin in the
University of Cambridge. His publications include a critical
edition of Ovid's amatory works. He is a Fellow of the British
Academy.
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