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Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid, was a prominent Roman poet whose life, works, and literary legacy have made him one of the most enduring figures in classical literature.

Born on March 20, 43 BC, in Sulmo (modern-day Sulmona), Italy, he rose to fame alongside poets such as Virgil and Horace and is considered one of the three canonical poets of Latin literature. His style, wit, and thematic choices have influenced centuries of writers, artists, and thinkers in Western culture.

Ovid was born into an equestrian family in the small town of Sulmo, approximately 90 miles from Rome.

Despite his provincial beginnings, he received an education befitting a young man of his class.

His father, a well-respected man of means, hoped that Ovid and his brother would pursue careers in law and public service. Consequently, Ovid was sent to Rome to study rhetoric, law, and public speaking.

He studied under prominent teachers, including Arellius Fus