Social Commentaries
Book IX, 431: On a Thief who found a Gold Sword
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Social Commentaries
I too love gold, and I shrink from hostile Ares.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 431: On a Thief who found a Gold Sword.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/482/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 431: On a Thief who found a Gold Sword.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/482/.
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