Death & Dying
Epitaph XIV. — For Hector
Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919–21) · From Book VI. — Epitaphs on the Heroes who took part in the Trojan War
Death & Dying
This is the grave of Hector, and with him is buried the Troy he loved: along with him are laid those who perished together with him.
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Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph XIV. — For Hector.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/79/.
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Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph XIV. — For Hector.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/79/.
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