Mythology & Folklore
Book III, 14: Tityus shot down by Apollo and Artemis for daring to assault their mother Leto
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Lustful and drunk with folly, why didst thou try to force the bride of Zeus, who now, as thou deservedst, bathed thee in blood and left thee righteously on the ground, food for beasts and birds.
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MLA
Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book III, 14: Tityus shot down by Apollo and Artemis for daring to assault their mother Leto.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/128/.
Chicago
Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book III, 14: Tityus shot down by Apollo and Artemis for daring to assault their mother Leto.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/128/.
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