Nature
Book IX, 684: On the Fountain on the Island Taphos
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Nature
I am the fountain Nychea, daughter of Ocean and Tethys, for so the Teleboae named me. I pour forth a bath for the Nymphs and health for mortals. It was Pterelas, the son of Ares, who placed me here.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 684: On the Fountain on the Island Taphos.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/605/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 684: On the Fountain on the Island Taphos.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/605/.
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