Living
Book IX, 664: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Living
Here the Naiads, Nereids, and Hamadryads dispute as to who has the best title to the property. The Grace in their midst sits as judge, but cannot give judgment, as its charm is common to all.
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Silentiary, Paul the. “Book IX, 664: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/paulus-silentiarius/65/.
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Silentiary, Paul the. “Book IX, 664: On the Same.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/paulus-silentiarius/65/.
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