485 BC

Return to Megara

Poet involved

What happened

Theognis returns to Megara towards the end of his life, possibly after a period of exile. This return allows him to reconnect with his roots and reflect on his experiences, culminating in a rich body of poetry that captures his journey.

Literary impact

His return to Megara serves as a poignant backdrop for his final works, where themes of homecoming and reconciliation emerge. This period of reflection enriches his elegies, allowing him to synthesize his life experiences into a cohesive poetic narrative.

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Poets alive in 485 BC

2 poets

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