Religion
Book XIV, 20: Enigma
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
If you put one hundred in the middle of a burning fire, you will find the son and slayer of a virgin.
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Codex Note
Answer: Pyrrhus, son of Deidamia, and slayer of Polyxena.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 20: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/822/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 20: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/822/.
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