Death & Dying
Book XIV, 38: Enigma
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Death & Dying
I slew my brother, my brother again slew me; our death is caused by our father, and after our death we both kill our mother.
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Codex Note
Answer: Eteocles and Polynices, the sons of Oedipus.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 38: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/839/.
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