Nature
Book IX, 130: The Olive-tree speaks
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Nature
I am the plant of Pallas. Why do you clasp me, ye branches of Bacchus? Away with the clusters! I am a maiden and drink no wine.
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MLA
Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 130: The Olive-tree speaks.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/420/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 130: The Olive-tree speaks.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/420/.
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