Death & Dying
Book VII, 151: On Ajax and Hector
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Hector gave his sword to Ajax and Ajax his girdle to Hector, and the gifts of both are alike instruments of death.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 151: On Ajax and Hector.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/305/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book VII, 151: On Ajax and Hector.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/305/.
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