Arts & Sciences
Book XIV, 62: On a Ball
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Arts & Sciences
I am very hairy, but the leaves cover my hairs if no hole is visible anywhere. I trifle with many boys; but if one be unskilful in throwing he stands there like a donkey.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 62: On a Ball.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/863/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 62: On a Ball.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/863/.
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