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Greek Anthology Book I Chapter VI Part III

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The Shepherd of the Nymphs, Myrinus

XXII
THE SHEPHERD OF THE NYMPHS
MYRINUS

Thyrsis the reveller, the shepherd of the Nymphs' sheep, Thyrsis who pipes on the reed like Pan, having drunk at noon, sleeps under the shady pine, and Love himself has taken his crook and watches the flocks.



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