SAPPHO
(πλάσιον δή μ’ εὐχομέναι – Σαπφώ – English translation)
Here and now I pray for the appearance,
Lady Hera, of your beauteous form;
The Atreides once prayed to you – those
Elect kings.
Concluding their multitude of toils,
First around Ilium by sea then destined
Hither began their voyage; though to finish
They managed not,
Until you and Zeus, lord of suppliants, they invoked
Along with Thyone's charming son.
So now be gentle of heart, and aid me
As you did in antiquity.
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To arrive at the temple.