Mythology & Folklore
Book IX, 476: What Hector would say when Patroclus could not lift the Spear of Achilles
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Mythology & Folklore
Thy weakness has defrauded Hector, for thou bringest me defective spoils.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 476: What Hector would say when Patroclus could not lift the Spear of Achilles.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/510/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 476: What Hector would say when Patroclus could not lift the Spear of Achilles.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/510/.
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