Friday, May 24, 2013

Plauti Amphitryo Comoedia Prologue Summary

Summary:
In this section, Mercury introduces the play with the joke that it is a tragedy. Then, he explains that he will use the same words but make it a comedy. Mercury then explains that Jupiter takes the form of Amphitryon to be with Alcmena.

Grammar:
There were no new grammar topics in this section. 

Vocabulary:

  • commutare = to change entirely 
  • nupta = wife 
  • incessus = walking, pace 
  • credere = to give as a loan

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