The explanation of the muses can be taken out of Greek context, however the names themselves would be tough to do. This work also mentions goddesses and Homer. It would be tough for the reader not to be put in context, simply because the notion of goddesses existing is not widely accepted these days. .
4. The fourth tenet states that "human nature is essentially unchanging- (C.K. 103). Meaning that through time, literature should encompass essentially the same emotions and situations. Fulgentius, describes the nine muses as being parts of the learning process and search for knowledge. The idea of writing about the learning process might not be unchanging throughout history, and further research would be necessary. As well probably not many works would personify the search for knowledge. We would need to find today's eqivalent of Clio, Euterpe, Melpomene, Thalia, Polyhymnia, Erato, Terpsichore, Urania, Calliope and Apollo. .
5. The fifth tenet is all about individuality. Fulgentius' writing is unclear if it is individual, as these ideas may have been believed and accepted by more people in his society. The idea of the nine muses, each one for a different part of the learning experience. It is not sure if this was taught in school or is this only his individual thought. It is a question of skilful research to find similar work of this kind. .
6. The sixth tenet is about literature which tries to persuade the reader into believing in other views. Fulgentius' writing does not necessarily do this. He simply discusses the nine muses and provides examples and explanations. It is unclear who he refers to when he writes "this then is to be the order: first, to find the need for instruction; second, to -(C.K. 48). Does this refer to the reader as something we must follow, or is this simply summarizing the fable? If one believes that this is directed at the reader and should be followed, then this is a persuasive piece of work.