Mythology & Folklore
Book XVI, 189: On a Statue of Pan
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
Mythology & Folklore
Having left the slopes of Maenalus I abide here, for Peristratus’ sake, to guard the hives, on the watch for him who would rob the bees. But keep clear of my hand and the nimble stride of my country-bred shanks.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Nicias. “Book XVI, 189: On a Statue of Pan.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/nicias/7/.
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Nicias. “Book XVI, 189: On a Statue of Pan.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/nicias/7/.
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