Religion
Book XIV, 112: Oracle given to Croesus of Lydia
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Religion
But when a mule becomes King of the Medes, then, tender-footed Lydian, fly to pebbly Hermus and stand not, nor think it shame to be a coward.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 112: Oracle given to Croesus of Lydia.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/912/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XIV, 112: Oracle given to Croesus of Lydia.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/912/.
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