Martial poem 1

You see a flattering poem written by Martial about the Domus Flavia not long after its completion in 92 CE. Click here for a translation.

Martial VII.LVI

Astra polumque pia cepisti mente, Rabiri,
   Parrhasiam mira qui struis arte domum.
Phidiaco si digna Ioui dare templa parabit,
   has petet a nostro Pisa Tonante manus.