Religion
Book XIV, 70: Oracle given by Serapis
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
Find not fault in aught with the gods, stranger, but find fault with the hour in which thy father sowed thee.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 70: Oracle given by Serapis.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/870/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 70: Oracle given by Serapis.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/870/.
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