Religion

Book I, 103: On the Lintel of a House in Cyzicus which was saved from Fire

by Anonymous (Greek Anthology) various, 7th c. BC – 10th c. AD

Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)

Religion

Bloodthirsty Momus, thy own bitter arrow slew thee, for God delivered me, this wealthy house, from thy fury.

MLA

Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 103: On the Lintel of a House in Cyzicus which was saved from Fire.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/94/.

Chicago

Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 103: On the Lintel of a House in Cyzicus which was saved from Fire.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/94/.

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