History & Politics
Book XVI, 304: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
History & Politics
By telling the burnt city’s story, Homer, thou hast allowed unsacked cities to envy her fate.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 304: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1068/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 304: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1068/.
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