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Odyssey
Book 24, Line 477 by Samuel Butler (English)
And Zeus answered, "My child, why should you ask me? Was it not by your own arrangement [ noos ] that Odysseus came home and took his revenge upon the suitors? Do whatever you like, but I will tell you what I think will be the most reasonable arrangement. Now that Odysseus is revenged, let them swear to a solemn covenant, in virtue of which he shall continue to rule, while we cause the others to forgive and forget the massacre of their sons and brothers. Let them then all become friends as heretofore, and let peace and plenty reign."
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