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The aim is to examine the role of figs in Greek and Roman culture as symbols of truth and falsehood.

June 12, 2026Open Access

On Figs: Brutus and the Raven

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The aim is to examine the role of figs in Greek and Roman culture as symbols of truth and falsehood.
Analyzed the semantics of figs in historical texts from Greek and Roman literature.
Explored particular narratives involving Brutus and Ovid's Fasti to highlight cultural associations.
Highlighted the contrasting representations of truth and falsehood associated with figs.
Provided insights into Brutus's narrative and Ovid’s interpretation, revealing cultural values.

Abstract

Abstract This note examines the semantics of figs in Greek and Roman culture, pointing to their association with the opposition between truth and falsehood. The relevance of this association is explored in relation to a detail in the story of Brutus (Postumius Albinus, FRHist F2 = Macrob. Sat. 3.20.5) and an aetiological episode in Ovid’s Fasti (Ov. Fast . 2.243–66).

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