Phormio

Author

Terence

Language

Classical Latin

Year

161 BCE

Country

Roman Republic

Genre

Drama / Comedy / Theatrical Work

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Phormio is a Latin comic play by the early Roman playwright Terence, based on a now lost play by Apollodorus of Carystus entitled Epidikazomenos. It is generally believed to be Terence's fifth play. It was first performed at the Ludi Romani of 161 BC. Structurally, Phormio is considered to be one of the best Roman comedies.