Glossarium eroticum linguae Latinae sive Theogoniae, legum et morum nuptialium apud Romanos explanatio nova

A meticulous reference that brings together the tangled vocabulary of love, desire, and marriage in ancient Rome, this work surveys roughly two thousand Latin expressions drawn from poets, jurists, and medical writers. By tracing each term’s roots and variations, it shows how the Romans moved from raw, straightforward phrasing to increasingly stylised and metaphorical usage, reflecting both private intimacy and public propriety.

The glossary is richly illustrated with citations from Catullus, Propertius, Juvenal and other literary figures, alongside excerpts from legal codes and ceremonial texts. Readers gain a clear picture of how erotic language intersected with Roman law, social customs, and religious rites, making the volume a valuable tool for anyone studying classical literature, legal history, or the cultural habits of the ancient world. Its careful explanations invite both scholars and curious listeners to explore the nuanced world of Roman erotic discourse.