A number of Hellenistic women wrote epigrams, which were
A) humorous nicknames given to their loved ones.
B) short poems originally engraved on tombstones to commemorate the dead.
C) emotionally charged love poems.
D) expressions of religious devotion that were read during major civic festivals.

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Epigrams were short poems or inscriptions, often written for commemorative purposes such as on tombstones. Originating from the Greek tradition, these concise poems could capture a wide range of themes, including commemoration of the dead, which is a hallmark of their use in the Hellenistic period.

A Number of Hellenistic Women Wrote Epigrams, Which Were