Ovid has had far more lasting influence upon Western literature
than Aristophanes - mainly because Ovid was drawing upon existing myths and legends whereas Aristophanes was writing contemporary satire.

I think I'd better go back to work now, I could be on a roll
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 2 Jul 2009, 13:01, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

Then again, Aristophanes contributed to the death of Socrates
That was a pretty big deal.

(he was writing shit like the Clouds when Soccy was still alive; most of the charges to do with corrupting the youth were heavily influenced by his satire)
(I think)
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Thu 2 Jul 2009, 13:05, Reply)