Mythology & Folklore
Book XIV, 45: Enigma
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
I am black, white, yellow, dry, and wet; and when you spread me on the plains of wood, by Ares and the hand I utter, speaking not.
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Codex Note
Answer: The wax spread on writing tablets. By Ares is meant the steel stylus.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 45: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/846/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 45: Enigma.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/846/.
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