TITANS: We have an army. JUPITER: I have Mars.
>Silius Italicus, Punica 1.418
Mighty was Hannibal as Mars when he careers far and wide in his war-chariot through the land of the Bistones, brandishing the weapon that defeated the band of Titans, and ruling the flame of battle by the snorting of his steeds and the noise of his chariot.
ANCIENT ROMAN READER: Mr. Silius Italicus, how much do you want to overpower Mars?
SILIUS ITALICUS: Yes!
u/PlanNo1793 — 3 days ago