The Sorceries of Canidia. from Horace
The Sorceries of Canidia is a poem by George Borrow that tells the story of a sorceress named Canidia who uses her powers to cause mischief and mayhem. The poem is written in English and is part of a larger collection of works by Borrow.
By George Borrow · First published 1853 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Poetry · 1,207 words
First lines
(Canidia and other witches, having enticed a boy of high birth into some secret cell, proceed to bury him in the earth, up to the chin; in order that, when he has perished with hunger in that situation, his liver etc. may serve as ingredients for a draught, by administering which Canidia purposes to regain the affection of Varus, who has deserted her. The poem commences with the entreaties of the boy, and concludes with the imprecations which he utters when about to be abandoned to famine and inhumation.)
"Father of Gods, who rul'st the sky, The earth and all the heavenly race!
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The Sorceries of Canidia. from Horace is listed on Textopian as a short story by George Borrow, dated 1853 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Poetry, Mythology, Drama
- Length: 1,207 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The narrative involves witches, dark magic, and gruesome rituals, creating a chilling and terrifying atmosphere.
- Fantasy — The story includes supernatural elements such as witches and magical spells, which are hallmarks of the fantasy genre.
- Poetry — The work is written in a poetic form, with structured verses and a lyrical style.
- Mythology — The text references mythological figures and themes, such as the invocation of gods and mythical creatures.
Tags
sorcery · magic · mythology · literature · poetry · classical · Latin · Horace · fantasy · witchcraft · ancient Rome · allegory