Thebais
Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius)
Statius, P. Papinius. Statius, Volumes 1-2. Mozley, John Henry, editor. London: William Heinemann; New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928.
- Obruit Hesperia Phoebum nox umida porta,
- imperiis properata Iovis; nec castra Pelasgum
- aut Tyrias miseratus opes, sed triste, tot extra
- agmina et immeritas ferro decrescere gentes,
- panditur immenso deformis sanguine campus:
- illic arma et equos, ibant quibus ante superbi,
- funeraque orba rogis neglectaque membra relinquunt.