Mythology & Folklore
Book IX, 468: What Hera would say when Heracles was deified
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Mythology & Folklore
Thy father, Heracles, has well rewarded thy valiant toil, since labour can bring to men unsurpassable renown after an infinite round of labours.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 468: What Hera would say when Heracles was deified.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/502/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 468: What Hera would say when Heracles was deified.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/502/.
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