Death & Dying
Book VII, 86: On Solon
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
This island of Salamis which once put an end to the unrighteous insolence of the Medes, gave birth to this Solon the holy law-giver.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 86: On Solon.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/288/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 86: On Solon.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/288/.
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