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Hymn 23 to Zeus

Anonymous

translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1914)

print edition: Internet Archive

1I will sing of Zeus, chiefest among the gods and greatest, all-seeing, the lord of all, the fulfiller who whispers words of wisdom to Themis as she sits leaning towards him. Be gracious, all-seeing Son of Cronos, most excellent and great!