Quintus Smyrnaeus

Roman historian and poet

Quintus Smyrnaeus was a Roman historian, poet, and satirist who lived during the 1st century AD. He is best known for his epic poem 'Posthomerica', which tells the story of the Trojan War. Smyrnaeus was a prolific writer and his works include several histories, satires, and poems. He was known for his witty humor and sharp satire, which often targeted the excesses of the Roman elite. Smyrnaeus was born in Smyrna (mod...