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Book IX, 802: On a Portrait of the Emperor Marcian
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Thou seest this shape, like a live horse, carrying Marcian, ruler of the race of men. His right hand is outstretched and he spurs on the galloping horse above a foeman, who seems to support its weight on his head.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 802: On a Portrait of the Emperor Marcian.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/656/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 802: On a Portrait of the Emperor Marcian.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/656/.
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