Living
Book IX, 392
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Living
If anyone is afraid of hanging himself, but wants to die, let him drink cold water from Hierapolis.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 392.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/479/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 392.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/479/.
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