Livius Andronicus

Livius Andronicus was an ancient Greek-born Roman playwright and poet who lived around the 3rd century BCE. He is credited with translating Greek literary works into Latin and is considered one of the founders of Latin literature. His adaptations included the earliest Latin versions of Greek tragedies and comedies, as well as original plays and epic poetry. By doing so, Livius Andronicus helped establish Latin as a literary language and laid the groundwork for Roman drama and storytelling traditions, influencing the development of Roman culture and literature for generations.