Living
Book IX, 116: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Living
The shield cries aloud by the shore and beats against the tomb, summoning thee, its worthy bearer: “Awake, son of Telamon, the shield of Achilles is thine.”
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 116: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/412/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 116: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/412/.
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