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Homeric Hymns

Hymn 4, Line 513 by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (English)

Then the son of Leto said to Hermes: "Son of Maia, guide and cunning one, I fear you may steal form me the lyre and my curved bow together; for you have an office from Zeus, to establish deeds of barter amongst men throughout the fruitful earth. Now if you would only swear me the great oath of the gods, either by nodding your head, or by the potent water of Styx, you would do all that can please and ease my heart."

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