Text.Fedro.1565-01.!5r
From Theatrum Paracelsicum
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Source: Johann Sichard, Praelectionum in libros Codicis Sacratissimi Principis Iustiniani, quantum earundem extat, tomus primus, ed. Johann Michael Fickler, Basel: Johannes Oporinus, 1565, sig. α5r [BP.Fedro.1565-01]
Summary: This epitaph by Georg Fedro for Johannes Sichardus reflects on the dual nature of human existence: while Sichardus's body rests in the earth, his spirit continues to experience the boundless joy of the afterlife. (generated by ChatGPT)
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[sig. α5r] Epitaphivm Sichardi per Georgivm Vetherum Rhodogensem.
σῶμα θανόντος ἔξει τὸ γεωβόλον αὐτὸ σιχάρδου
οὐρανίου δ' ἄπλετον χάρμα βίοιο νόος.
Modern English Raw Translation
➤ Translation generated by ChatGPT-4 on 11 February 2024.
Epitaph written for Johannes Sichardus by Georg Fedro
The earth shall hold the body of the deceased Sichardus,
But his mind [is] an inexhaustible joy of heavenly life.
