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second of a triad of early Latin epic poets and dramatists, between Livius Andronicus and Ennius. He was the originator of historical plays (fabulae praetextae) that were based on Roman historical or legendary figures and events. The titles of two praetextae are known, Romulus and Clastidium, the latter celebrating the victory of Marcus Claudius Marcellus in 222 and...
...subsequent, similar fabula togata, actors were costumed in the mantle and toga. The heroes of plays dealing with Roman history, called fabulae praetextatae, wore togas with the praetexta decoration indicating magistrates.
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