XXVIII
SED TERRAE GRAVIORA
LEONIDAS OF TARENTUM
Me, a hull that had measured such spaces of sea, fire consumed on the
land that cut her pines to make me. Ocean brought me safe to shore;
but I found her who bore me more treacherous than the sea.
Greek Anthology Book I Chapter IX Part III
From J. W. Mackail, for About.com
Index: Greek Anthology Book I Chapter IX Part III
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