Et latet et lucet.
— Ovid
Ancient
Metamorphoses
Details
Context
Metamorphoses, Book II, line 597 (referring to the reflection of the sun)
Date / Period
~8 AD
Category
ControversialVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: grok
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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