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THE SUPPLIANT MAIDENS
Danaus
Next, bright Apollo, exiled once from heaven.
Chorus
The exiled god will pity our exile.
Danaus
Yea, may he pity, giving grace and aid.
Chorus
Whom next invoke I, of these other gods?
Danaus
Lo, here a trident, symbol of a god.
Chorus
Who[1] gave sea-safety; may he bless on land!
Danaus
This next is Hermes, carved in Grecian wise.
Chorus
Then let him herald help to freedom won.
Danaus
Lastly, adore this altar consecrate
To many lesser gods in one; then crouch
- ↑ Poseidon.
