| Aristius Fiscus |
Literary friend to Horace. Mentioned as Horace's "twin" in Epistle 1.10. However, he refuses to save Horace from "the boor" in Satire I.9. Also mentioned in Ode I.22
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| Brutus |
A leader, with Cassius, of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. Defeated at Phillipi in 42 B.C. Ode II.7
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| Chole |
Yet another object of Horace's affection in Ode I.23.
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| Gaius Cilnius Maecenas |
Friend and supporter of Horace (as well as Vergil). Also friend and advisor to Octavian. Horace Satire I.9, Odes I.1
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| Leuconoe |
Woman who Horace attempts to advise/woo in Ode I.ll.
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| Lucius Licinius Murena |
Brother-in-law of Maecenas. Consul with Augustus in 23 B.C. He was executed for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy against Augustus. Horaces advises him, in Ode II. 10, to seek a "golden mean."
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| Lydia |
Object of Horace's desire in Ode I,13. He is trying to take her away from Telephus. May or may not be the same Lydia mentioned in Ode I.25.
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| Pompeius |
Ally and friend of Horace under Brutus at the Battle of Phillipi. Ode II.7
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| Postumus |
Name given to boys who are born after the death of their father. The particular identity of the one addressed in Ode II.14 is unknown.
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| Pyrrha |
Woman who is Horace's object of desire in Ode I.5.
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| Quintus Dellius |
Object of Ode II.3. Called "the circus rider of the civil wars" by Messalla. He was always shifting his allegiances.
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| Torquatus |
Identity uncertain. An orator, Torquatus, is addressed in Epistle I.5. Perhaps this is a son of Lucius Manlius Torquatus, consul in 65 B.C. Ode IV.7
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| Tullus |
The third king of Rome. Built the first Senate House. Reputed to have been a ferocious, warlike individual.
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| Varius Rufus |
Epic and tragic poet. Very close friend of Horace. He introduced Horace to Maecenas. Satire I.9
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| Vergil |
If you don't know, go back to Latin I!!! |
| Viscus |
There were two literary brothers by this name. Both were friends of Horace and Maecenas. Satire I.9
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M. Holzfeind 1999
