Religion
Book I, 43: On Rachel
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
Why mournest thou, Rachel, shedding bitter tears? Because I see my children slain I shed tears.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 43: On Rachel.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/39/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 43: On Rachel.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/39/.
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