Mythology & Folklore
Book XIV, 43: Enigma
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
I am an imitation of the pole, and two beasts draw me, Erigone’s in front and Pasiphae’s behind. The wife of Heracles keeps me, and the dear bride of Phoebus, burning, often hurts me.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 43: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/844/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 43: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/844/.
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