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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 3 (of 6)

Note 202 — BOOK XI. THE VARIOUS KINDS OF INSECTS. (continued 2)

John Bostock translation

This was done by the nearest relatives. This usage still prevails in this country, the eyelids being pressed down with pieces of gold or silver.

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