Religion
Book XIV, 94: An Oracle of the Pythia
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
Hated by thy neighbours, but dear to the immortal gods, sit guarded with thy defence inside thee and look to thy head; it is the head that shall save the body.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 94: An Oracle of the Pythia.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/894/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 94: An Oracle of the Pythia.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/894/.
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