Note 113 — Chapter I · ODOACER TO THE TRIUMPH OF NARSES [476-568 A.D.] (continued 2)
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Agathiasm has produced a Greek epigram of six lines on this victory of Narses, which is favourably compared to the battles of Marathon and Platæa. The chief difference is indeed in their consequences—so trivial in the former instance—so permanent and glorious in the latter.