Mythology & Folklore
Book XVI, 98: On Heracles in his Cups
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
Hr who is now weighed down with sleep and the wine-cup, when sober slew the Centaurs heavy with wine.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 98: On Heracles in his Cups.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/983/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book XVI, 98: On Heracles in his Cups.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/983/.
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