Death & Dying
Epitaph V. — For Ulysses
Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919–21) · From Book VI. — Epitaphs on the Heroes who took part in the Trojan War
Death & Dying
Beneath this mound lies buried Laertes' son, Ulysses. If you would learn all his story, read through the Odyssey.
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MLA
Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph V. — For Ulysses.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/70/.
Chicago
Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph V. — For Ulysses.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/70/.
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