History & Politics
Book IX, 688: On the Gate of Argos
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
This gate, built of polished stone, both an ornament for Argos and an object of admiration for travellers, was erected by Cleadas, the husband of gentle and noble Clea. He was the excellent hierophant of the sanctuary of Lerna, and enjoyed the generosity of powerful monarchs.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 688: On the Gate of Argos.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/609/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 688: On the Gate of Argos.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/609/.
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