Athenian Epitaphs/Epigrams
These are translations of ancient Greek epitaphs inscribed on steles (tombstones and other monuments) by the ancient Greeks in remembrance of their dead. I use the term "after" for my translations because they are loose translations and/or interpretations rather than word-for-word translations.
The Seikilos Epitaph
by Michael R. Burch, after Seikilos of Euterpes
1.
Shine, while you live;
blaze beyond grief,
......
Athenian Epitaphs/Epigrams
These are translations of ancient Greek epitaphs inscribed on steles (tombstones and other monuments) by the ancient Greeks in remembrance of their dead. I use the term "after" for my translations because they are loose translations and/or interpretations rather than word-for-word translations.
The Seikilos Epitaph
by Michael R. Burch, after Seikilos of Euterpes
1.
Shine, while you live;
blaze beyond grief,
......