Religion
Book IX, 592: On a Shield representing the Birth of Christ
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Religion
How simple was the artist to engrave the birth of the Prince of Peace on a shield !
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 592: On a Shield representing the Birth of Christ.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/558/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 592: On a Shield representing the Birth of Christ.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/558/.
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