Tiberianus

Tiberianus was a late Latin writer and poet, surviving only in fragments, who experimented with various metrical schemes.

He is a possible candidate for the authorship of the Pervigilium Veneris.

Identity Tiberianus has traditionally been identified with Annius Tiberianus, the "eloquent" [disertus] governor of Gaul in 336 AD mentioned by Jerome.

Known poems Four poems (and a fragmentary fifth on a sunset) are known to have been written by Tiberianus: Spring Day [Amnis ibat]; an attack on the power of gold; a hymn; and a description of a dying bird.

Other writings Fulgentius attributed to Tiberianus the writing of prosimetra, dialogues in verse and prose (from which the extant poems may have been taken). E. Baehrens in the 19th century suggested Tiberianus as the author of the Pervigilium Veneris, Alan Cameron in the 20th century strengthened the case for his authorship through thematic and vocabulary parallels.

Influences Tiberianus was influenced by authors such as Ovid, Statius, Calpurnius Siculus, and the prose of Apuleius. his metrical experiments may also have influenced such Christian poets as Hilary of Poitiers and Prudentius.