Religion
Book I, 32: To the Archangel Michael
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
Hence is kept the divine help for wretched men, afflicted in mind or body. For vexing trouble at once is put to flight, Michael, by thy name, thy image, or thy house.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 32: To the Archangel Michael.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/31/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 32: To the Archangel Michael.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/31/.
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