Aurelius Clemens Prudentius

Aurelius Clemens Prudentius was a Roman Christian poet born in 348. He is known for his significant contribution to early Christian literature, producing works that blended classical Roman poetic forms with Christian themes. His most famous works include the 'Psychomachia', which depicts the battle between virtues and vices, and 'Cathemerinon', a collection of hymns for various times of the day. Prudentius' poetry played a crucial role in the Christianization of Roman literary culture.