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Epigram CIII. — On the Union of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus
Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919–21) · From Book XIX. — Epigrams of Ausonius on Various Matters
Living
The nymph Salmacis grew one with the mate she desired. Ah, happy maid, if she is conscious of a man's embrace. And twice happy thou, O youth, united with a lovely bride, if one being may still be two.
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MLA
Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epigram CIII. — On the Union of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/300/.
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Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epigram CIII. — On the Union of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/300/.
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