History & Politics
Book IX, 618: On a Bath in Byzantium
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
History & Politics
The old story of the lotus-eaters ? is no falsehood. This bath confirms its truth. For if a man once bathe in these -pure waters he does not regret his country or desire his parents.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 618: On a Bath in Byzantium.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/576/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 618: On a Bath in Byzantium.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/576/.
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