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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1, Poetry - Volume 1

Note 3 — STATIUS'S THEBAIS.

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A second legend ascribed the building of the city to the wonder-working music of Amphion, which caused the stones to pile themselves together. Both legends were subsequently blended, and Cadmus had the credit of the upper part of the city, and Amphion of the lower.

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