Alletto’s episode in Aen. VII 286-640 has been hardly criticized both by ancient grammarians and by modern philologists for its supposed inconsistency and the use of odd plot twists. Allecto’s action scheme and the nature of Amata’s madness are better understood when considering the comparison between the snake-haired goddess and the snake as to ambiguity and cruelty outlined by Virgil throughout the passage.
Rivoltella, M., Serpenti come capelli: un motivo strutturale dell'episodio di Alletto (Aen. VII 341-539), <<AEVUM ANTIQUUM>>, 2025; 2025 (N. S. 25): 487-506. [doi:10.26350/020747_000152] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/341462]
Serpenti come capelli: un motivo strutturale dell'episodio di Alletto (Aen. VII 341-539)
Rivoltella, Massimo
2025
Abstract
Alletto’s episode in Aen. VII 286-640 has been hardly criticized both by ancient grammarians and by modern philologists for its supposed inconsistency and the use of odd plot twists. Allecto’s action scheme and the nature of Amata’s madness are better understood when considering the comparison between the snake-haired goddess and the snake as to ambiguity and cruelty outlined by Virgil throughout the passage.
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