Thebais

Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius)

Statius, P. Papinius. Statius, Volumes 1-2. Mozley, John Henry, editor. London: William Heinemann; New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1928.

  1. Obruit Hesperia Phoebum nox umida porta,
  2. imperiis properata Iovis; nec castra Pelasgum
  3. aut Tyrias miseratus opes, sed triste, tot extra
  4. agmina et immeritas ferro decrescere gentes,
  5. panditur immenso deformis sanguine campus:
  6. illic arma et equos, ibant quibus ante superbi,
  7. funeraque orba rogis neglectaque membra relinquunt.