Arts & Sciences
Book XIV, 14: Riddle
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Arts & Sciences
One wind, two ships, ten sailors rowing, and one steersman directs both.
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Codex Note
Answer: The double flute. The sailors are the fingers.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 14: Riddle.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/816/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 14: Riddle.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/816/.
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