Social Commentaries
Book XIII, 39: Kid (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Let the wanton beast, and one of no service to the green vine, pay the penalty; though young, it has already injured the god.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 39: Kid (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1484/.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 39: Kid (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1484/.
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