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Book XIV, 39: Enigma

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

Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)

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If one call me an island, he shall tell no falsehood for of a truth he gave my name to many noises.

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MLA

Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 39: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/840/.

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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 39: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/840/.

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