ON THE LACEDÆMONIAN DEAD AT PLATÆA
Simonides
These men, having set a crown of imperishable glory on their own land, were folded in the dark clouds of death; yet being dead they have not died, since from on high their excellence raises them gloriously out of the house of Hades.
Translation of J.W. Mackail.
ON A SLEEPING SATYR
Plato (429-347 B. C.)
This satyr Diodorus engraved not, but laid to rest; your touch will wake him; the silver is asleep.
Translation of J. W. Mackail.