Aubreton, R. & F. Buffière, Anthologie Grecque XIII : Anthologie de Planude , Paris 1980 , p. 198 no. 316 (Q5594)
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Epigram for image, possibly statue, of Agathias, orator and poet. Probably Myrina (Asia). Probably later sixth century.
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Aubreton, R. & F. Buffière, Anthologie Grecque XIII : Anthologie de Planude , Paris 1980 , p. 198 no. 316
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Epigram for image, possibly statue, of Agathias, orator and poet. Probably Myrina (Asia). Probably later sixth century.
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LSA-663
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University of Oxford
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The city [set this up to] Agathias, the orator, the poet, admiring the rhythm of his twofold eloquence. Like a mother she finished it for her son, and set up this image, a witness to his love [towards her] and to his skill. Memnonius the father, and his brother did she set up along with him, warrants of a most noble family.
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Aubreton, R. & F. Buffière, Anthologie Grecque XIII : Anthologie de Planude , Paris 1980 , p. 198 no. 316
Merkelbach, R. and J. Stauber (eds.), Steinepigramme aus dem griechischen Osten. Bd. 1. Die Westküste Kleinasiens von Knidos bis Ilion , Stuttgart 1998 , 566, no. 05/04/01
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