The Eclogues · Character
Silvanus
A rustic god of the woods, appearing in pastoral songs and landscapes.
minor
First appearance: pastoral i tityrus and meliboeus
Silvanus's tie to Gallus is one of the pressures that moves The Eclogues—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Arrives wearing a rustic crown of fennel and lilies to console Gallus.
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With Gallus (friendship): Gallus, a poet-soldier, is comforted by the woodland god Silvanus in his grief, reflecting a bond between mortal and divine figures. With Amyntas (professional): Amyntas interacts with the god…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Pastoral singers and gods
- Diverse pastoral figures and patrons
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it presents Gallus at his absolute emotional nadir, abandoned by Lycoris a…
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- Gallus
friendship · positive
Gallus, a poet-soldier, is comforted by the woodland god Silvanus in his grief,… How this plays out →
- Amyntas
professional · positive
- Menalcas
professional · positive
- Gallus
friendship · positive
Gallus, a poet-soldier, is comforted by the woodland god Silvanus in his grief,… How this plays out →
- Menalcas
professional · positive
- Amyntas
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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Silvanus appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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