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Greek Anthology I Chapter II Part V

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To the Arcadian Artemis, Antipater of Sidon



The Greek Anthology

Introduction


CHAPTER II
PRAYERS AND DEDICATIONS

Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V

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TO ARCADIAN ARTEMIS
ANTIPATER OF SIDON

This deer that fed about Ladon and the Erymanthian water and the ridges of Pholoe haunted by wild beasts, Lycormas son of Thearidas of Lasion got, striking her with the diamond-shaped butt of his spear, and, drawing off the skin and the double-pointed antlers on her forehead, laid them before the Maiden of the country.

Index: Greek Anthology I Chapter II Part V

  1. To the Arcadian Artemis, Antipater of Sidon
  2. To Apollo, With a Hunter's Bow, Paulus Silentarius
  3. To Pan of the Shepherds
  4. To the God of Arcady, Agathias

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