La geografia di Seneca: toponimi nelle Questioni Naturali

Abstract

This study examines the toponyms in Seneca’s Naturales Quaestiones as a means to explore the role of geography within the work - an aspect that has not yet received sustained analysis. It is grounded in a comprehensive survey of all toponyms, followed by an in-depth assessment of distribution, frequency, and usefulness for interpreting the work through the political context of Seneca’s time and biography. A key point is the author’s reticence to reference Italy and Rome. The first section address the Italian peninsula and the provinces; a case study centered on Egypt follows, given the region’s historical significance.