Death & Dying
On Amazonia of Thessalonica (Mackail)
Translated by J. W. Mackail (1890) · From Select Epigrams from the Greek Anthology (1890)
Why idly bemoaning linger you by my tomb? nothing worthy of lamentation is mine among the dead. Cease from plaints and be at rest, O husband, and you my children fare well, and keep the memory of Amazonia.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “On Amazonia of Thessalonica (Mackail).” Translated by J. W. Mackail. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1151/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “On Amazonia of Thessalonica (Mackail).” Translated by J. W. Mackail. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/1151/.
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