(1772) Caissa, or the Game of Chess

(1772) Caissa, or the Game of Chess

Inspired by Greek mythology and based on “Sachhia Ludus”. In the poem the nymph Caissa initially repels the advances of Mars, the god of war. Spurned, Mars seeks the aid of the god of sport, who creates the game of chess as a gift for Mars to win Caissa’s favour. Mars wins her over with…

Original SourceManuscript
MediumEpic Poem
Original LanguageEnglish

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