Tuesday, July 20, 2021

 

Death Speaks

Euripides, Alcestis 55 (my translation):
When those who pass away are young I gain greater honor.

νέων φθινόντων μεῖζον ἄρνυμαι γέρας.

γέρας BOV et Σbv: κλέος LP
I.e. than he does when they are old.

# posted by Michael Gilleland @ 5:53 AM


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