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"Equo ne credite, Teucri. quidquid id est, timeo Danaos et dona ferentes."

January 1, 1970

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Epic poetry Works by Virgil

Original Language: English

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Lines 48–49; Trojan priest of Apollo warning against the wooden horse left by the Greeks. — John Dryden's translation: — : Somewhat is sure designed, by fraud or force; Trust not their presents, nor admit the horse. — J. W. Mackail's translation: — : Trust not the horse, O Trojans. Be it what it may, I fear the Grecians even when they offer gifts.

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Lines 48–49; Trojan priest of Apollo warning against the wooden horse left by the Greeks. — John Dryden's translation: — : Somewhat is sure designed, by fraud or force; Trust not their presents, nor admit the horse. — J. W. Mackail's translation: — : Trust not the horse, O Trojans. Be it what it may, I fear the Grecians even when they offer gifts.