It is convenient that there be gods, and since it is convenient, let us believe there are.
— Ovid Ancient

Metamorphoses

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Context

From 'Ars Amatoria', mocking religious piety

Date / Period

2 CE

Category

Controversial

Source

https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/ArsAmatoriaBkI.php

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