# Maro — Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral character guide

> Maro in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral by Phillis Wheatley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-to-maecenas

## Who they are

A reference to the Roman poet Virgil, used as a poetic figure.

## In the story

### [To Maecenas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/to-maecenas)

Referenced as 'Great Maro' (Virgil), whose heavenly numbers inspire the speaker.

### [On Recollection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poems_on_various_subjects_religious_and_moral_se/chapters/on-recollection)

Mentioned as a source of sweet, entertaining strains, alluding to Virgil.

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