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Cyprum: cf.on 1. 3. 1; 1. 30. 2.—Scythas: 2. 11. 1; vaguely like Massagetae, Geloni, Thraces, Daci, Medi, Persae, Parthi. Venus will not allow the poet to celebrate the ambitions and triumphs of Rome in the East. She compels him to devote himself to love themes.


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