13Ovid Publishes First Three Books of *Epistulae ex Ponto*

Ovid publishes books 1-3 of his Epistulae ex Ponto.
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📜 Ovid Begins Writing *Fasti*

After completing Metamorphoses, Ovid begins the Fasti (Festivals), 6 books that detail the first 6 months of the year and provide valuable insights into the Roman calendar.
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📜 Ovid Completes 'Ibis' Curse Poem

Ovid completes the curse poem Ibis.
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✍️ Ovid Completes Tristia III in Exile

Ovid completes Tristia III (the "Sorrows") describing the sadness of banishment.
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✍️ Ovid Ceases Writing Fasti

Ovid stops writing Fasti, because of the lack of resources (being far from the libraries of Rome). He completes 6 books that detail festivals found in the Roman calendar.
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✍️ Ovid Publishes First Three Books of *Epistulae ex Ponto*

Ovid publishes books 1-3 of his Epistulae ex Ponto.
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✍️ Ovid Publishes "Epistulae ex Ponto"

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