Mythology & Folklore
Book XIV, 53: On a Lamp
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
Pallas once, subdued by his arms, lay with Hephaestus in the chamber of Peleus. But when they were covered by light sheets, straight was Phaethon who walketh in the night born.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 53: On a Lamp.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/854/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 53: On a Lamp.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/854/.
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