Mythology & Folklore
Book XIV, 60: On a Writing-Tablet
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
Wood gave birth to me and iron reformed me, and I am the mystic receptacle of the Muses. When shut I am silent, but I speak when you unfold me. Ares alone is the confidant of my conversation.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 60: On a Writing-Tablet.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/861/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 60: On a Writing-Tablet.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/861/.
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