About “Waltharius”
Waltharius is a Latin epic poem based on Germanic legend, focusing on the Visigothic hero Walter of Aquitaine. The poem draws from early medieval Germanic stories but follows the structure and style of classical Latin literature. It consists of 1456 verses written in dactylic hexameter, a meter common in ancient Roman poetry. The work makes extensive use of stylistic elements found in Latin epics, particularly the Aeneid by Vergil. It reflects a blend of Germanic heroism and Roman literary tradition. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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