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Coluthi Lycopolitae Thebani De Raptu Helenae Libellus presents the ancient Greek poem by Coluthus in a Latin verse translation, accompanied by variants and critical notes. This work revives the epic tale of Helen's abduction, a pivotal event in the Trojan War, offering a fresh perspective through its neoclassical rendering. Scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in preserving the original text's essence, while providing insightful analysis. This edition is invaluable for understanding the enduring influence of Greek mythology and its adaptation across different linguistic and cultural contexts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.