Mythology & Folklore
Book III, 2: Telephus recognised by his Mother
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Mythology & Folklore
Leaving the valleys of Arcadia because of my mother Auge, I Telephus, myself the dear son of Heracles, set foot on this Teuthranian land, that I might bring her back to Arcadia.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book III, 2: Telephus recognised by his Mother.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/116/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book III, 2: Telephus recognised by his Mother.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/116/.
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