Living
Book X, 108
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Living
Zeus the king, give us good things whether we pray for them or not, and keep evil things away from us even if we pray for them.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book X, 108.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/687/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book X, 108.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/687/.
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