Religion
Book XIV, 67: Oracle given to Laius of Thebes
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
Laius, son of Labdacus, thou prayest for a fortunate progeny. I will give thee a dear son, but it is fated that by thy son’s hand thou shalt leave the light; for so have I decreed.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 67: Oracle given to Laius of Thebes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/867/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 67: Oracle given to Laius of Thebes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/867/.
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