Furius refers to Marcus Furius Bibaculus , a first - century poet who had an affair with Juventius , Catullus ' lover .
Catullus addresses the poem to two men , Furius and Aurelius .
Furius refers to Furius     , a first - century Furius who had an affair with Juventius , Catullus ' lover .
Catullus addresses the poem to two men , Furius and Aurelius .