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Where was Martial born?
Where was Martial born?
Bilbilis, Hispania (Spain)
What did Martial proudly claim descent from?
What did Martial proudly claim descent from?
Celts and Iberians
To which powerful and talented family did Martial attach himself as a client?
To which powerful and talented family did Martial attach himself as a client?
The Senecas
Who were some notable figures that belonged to the circle of the Senecas?
Who were some notable figures that belonged to the circle of the Senecas?
What event prompted Martial to look for other patrons after attaching himself to the Senecas?
What event prompted Martial to look for other patrons after attaching himself to the Senecas?
What traditional relationship did Martial have with the powerful patrons he attached himself to?
What traditional relationship did Martial have with the powerful patrons he attached himself to?
How many epigrams did Martial write in total?
How many epigrams did Martial write in total?
In what form are most of Martial's epigrams written?
In what form are most of Martial's epigrams written?
What is the structure of elegiac couplets used by Martial?
What is the structure of elegiac couplets used by Martial?
What kind of unexpected element did Martial often include at the end of his epigrams?
What kind of unexpected element did Martial often include at the end of his epigrams?
Who were the subjects of most of Martial's epigrams?
Who were the subjects of most of Martial's epigrams?
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