Pseudolus is a play by the
ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. It is one of the earliest examples of
Roman literature. The play begins with the shortest prologue of any of the known plays of Plautus, though it is not known whether Plautus wrote this prologue himself or if it was added later. Pseudolus, was first shown in 191 B.C. during the
Megalesian Festival. Which was a celebration for the Greek Goddess
Rhea. The temple for worship of Rhea in Rome was completed during the same year in time for the festival. Plautus pulling his plays from Greek plays and influence, it is no wonder that he debuted this play during the Megalesian Festival.