Religion
Book XIV, 69: Oracle given to Lycurgus
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
Thou comest, O Lycurgus, to my rich temple, dear to Zeus and all the dwellers in Olympus. I I am at a loss if I shall proclaim thee to be a god or a man, but I deem thee rather a god, O Lycurgus.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 69: Oracle given to Lycurgus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/869/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 69: Oracle given to Lycurgus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/869/.
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