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Semonides of Amorgos
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-650–-550 · ancient Greek poet

Also known as: Semonides, Semon., Semonides von Amorgos, Simonides of Amorgos, Simonides von Amorgos, Семонид Аморгский

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Known works

  • Semonide (1990)
  • Man against woman (1957)
  • Frammenti (1900)
  • I frammenti [di] Simonide Amorgino (1900)
  • Semónides (1960)