Death & Dying
Book VII, 63: On Diogenes
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
O ferryman of the dead, receive the Dog Diogenes, who laid bare the whole pretentiousness of life.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 63: On Diogenes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/283/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 63: On Diogenes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/283/.
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