History & Politics
Book IX, 691: On the Gate of Rhesius at Constantinople
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
History & Politics
In sixty days Constantine the prefect built this strengthening wall for his sceptred sovereign.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 691: On the Gate of Rhesius at Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/612/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 691: On the Gate of Rhesius at Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/612/.
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