Living
Book IX, 199
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Living
This is the work of divine Oribasius, whom Fate feared owing to his immortal art, and oft deferred cutting his life-thread.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 199.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/451/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 199.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/451/.
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