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