Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise


Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise
By T. Maccius Plautus
Translated by: Henry Thomas Riley
London G. Bell and Sons 1912


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Introduction
   THE SUBJECT
   THE ACROSTIC ARGUMENT. 1
   THE PROLOGUE.

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Introduction
 

Scene 2

THE ACROSTIC ARGUMENT. 1

JUPITER, being captivated by love (Amore) for Alcmena, has changed (Mutavit) himself into the form of her husband, while Amphitryon is fighting for (Pro) his country with the foe; in the form (Habitu) of Sosia, Mercury acts as his servant. He (Is) imposes upon the master and the servant, on their arrival. Amphitryon commences a quarrel (Turbas) with his wife; and Jupiter and Amphitryon seize (Raptant) one another as adulterers. Blepharo, chosen as umpire, is not able to determine which of the two (Uter2 ) is Amphitryon. At last they understand all (Omnem) the matter; and she brings forth twins.