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Homeric Hymns

Hymn 13, Line 1 by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (English)

I begin to sing of rich-haired Demeter, awful goddess, of her and of her daughter lovely Persephone. Hail, goddess! Keep this city safe, and govern my song.

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