Death & Dying
Book VII, 53: On an ex-voto dedicated by Hesiod
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Hesiod dedicated this to the Heliconian Muses, having conquered divine Homer in the hymn contest at Chalcis.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 53: On an ex-voto dedicated by Hesiod.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/279/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 53: On an ex-voto dedicated by Hesiod.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/279/.
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