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What two reasons did Augustus give for banishing Ovid to Tomi in present-day Romania?

1) Distaste for the early love poems
2) Reason b

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Final answer:

Augustus gave two reasons for banishing Ovid to Tomi in present-day Romania: distaste for the early love poems and an unknown reason.

Step-by-step explanation:

Augustus gave two reasons for banishing Ovid to Tomi in present-day Romania:

  1. Distaste for the early love poems: Ovid's early works, such as Amores and Ars Amatoria, were considered inappropriate and immoral by Augustus who wanted to promote traditional Roman values.
  2. Reason b: The second reason for Ovid's banishment is not provided in the question, so it is unclear what specific reason is being referred to.

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