Question

why are poets called vates ? ( apology for poetry)
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Romans called poets vates and defined them as a diviner, foreseer, or a prophet. The Greeks named them poet which comes from the word poiein meaning to make. They believed writing poetry to be a divine gift based in God's ability to create.Hope it helps you

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Answer 2

Answer:

the Romans called poets vares

Explanation:

the Roman contion called in their language or region

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