Religion
Book VI, 158: An Exercise on the Theme of No. 154
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
A triple gift did Biton dedicate under the greenwood tree, to Pan a goat, roses to the Nymphs, and a thyrsus to Bacchus. Receive with joy his gifts, ye gods, and increase, Pan, his flock, ye Nymphs his fountain, and Bacchus his cellar.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
Codex Note
Ascribed to Sabinus Grammaticus.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VI, 158: An Exercise on the Theme of No. 154.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/212/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VI, 158: An Exercise on the Theme of No. 154.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/212/.
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