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Here lies Megistias, who died When the Medes crossed Spercheius' tide. A great seer, yet he scorned to save Himself, and shared the Spartans' grave. - Simonides of Ceos
" "Here lies Megistias, who died
When the Medes crossed Spercheius' tide.
A great seer, yet he scorned to save
Himself, and shared the Spartans' grave.
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About Simonides of Ceos
Simonides of Ceos (c. 556 BC – 469 BC) was a Greek lyric poet.
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Native Name:
Σιμωνίδης ο Κείος
Alternative Names:
Simonides of Keos
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