The cento-tragedy Medea usually attributed to Hosidius Geta was transmitted in the Codex
Salmasianus (now Codex Parisinus 10318). This is a comprehensive study and reevaluation of the
text against the background of the ancient cento tradition also providing a new English
translation. After developing a new definition of the ancient conception of the cento in
general Geta s cento technique and his use of the Vergilian text as well as his relation to
the Greek and Roman models for his Medea are examined. It is shown that his play is innovative
and sophisticated in both technique and content.
