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Book IX, 807: On the Same

by Anonymous (Greek Anthology) various, 7th c. BC – 10th c. AD

Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)

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The mechanic art compels Phaethon by means of dials ruled in due measure to direct aright (?) the course of the sun. A small stone governs the circle of Aurora by its skilled division into hours and by the shadow’s mark. This work of mortals was constructed by the heavenly command of Sergius the patriarch.

This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.

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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 807: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/661/.

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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 807: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/661/.

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