Controversia I BC
Cic. - Inv. (Cic.Inv.2.78)
Text
Horatius, occisis tribus Curiatiis et duobus amissis fratribus, domum se victor recepit. Is animadvertit sororem suam de fratrum morte non laborantem, sponsi autem nomen appellantem identidem Curiatii cum gemitu et lamentatione. Indigne passus virginem occidit. Accusatur.
Translation
Horatius after killing the Curiatii and losing his two brothers returned home in triumph. He noticed his sister not distressed by the death of her brothers, but repeatedly calling on the name of Curiatius, her betrothed, with groans and tears. Filled with rage he killed the girl. He is brought to trial.
Main Characters
Horatius
Characters
Sister
Issues
Relatio criminis
Accusations
Murder
Narrative themes
Brothers and sisters, Triumph
Legal references
Historical references
Horatii and curiatii