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Iliad
Book 17, Line 550 by Samuel Butler (English)
wrapped in such radiant raiment, did Athena go in among the host and speak man by man to each. First she took the form and voice of Phoenix and spoke to Menelaos son of Atreus, who was standing near her. "Menelaos," said she, "it will be shame and dishonor to you, if dogs tear the noble comrade of Achilles under the walls of Troy . Therefore be staunch, and urge your men to be so also."
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