Tom Maxwell on Nostr: The Seikilos Epitaph contains the oldest complete song known to exist. The lyric is ...

The Seikilos Epitaph contains the oldest complete song known to exist. The lyric is exquisite:

“As long as you live, shine
Let nothing grieve you beyond measure
For life is short and time will claim its toll”

#ancient #music

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