La Diana del carme XXXIV di Catullo e la tradizione religiosa romana

Poem xXXIV of the Liber Catullianus plays a fundamental role in exploring the religious aspect. It contains multiple factors linking it to Greek hymnography, while still remaining connected to traditional Italic religio. The "Himn to Diana" is presented is a formally crafted Kultgedicht, notable for its elegance and expressive simplicity, suggesting a specific cultic purpose. From the analysis and study of the poem, the hymn emerges as a work that fits perfectly within the Roman religious tradition; at the same time, the Catullan Diana features elements related to Greek tradition that enhance the composition's prestige.