History & Politics
Book XV, 41: On the Statue of the Charioteer Constantinus
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
History & Politics
Thou didst not stand in bronze while still alive, Constantinus, for envy prevailed against fame. But now on thy death the whole city honours thee as it can; but what is worthy of thy horsemanship?
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XV, 41: On the Statue of the Charioteer Constantinus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/927/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XV, 41: On the Statue of the Charioteer Constantinus.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/927/.
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