Thebais – Book One – part V (Pablius Papinius Statius Poems)
The king once more the solemn rites requires, And bids renew the feasts, and wake the fires. his train obey, ...
The king once more the solemn rites requires, And bids renew the feasts, and wake the fires. his train obey, ...
For by the black infernal Styx I swear, (That dreadful oath which binds the thunderer) 'Tis fixed; th' irrevocable doom ...
Fraternal rage, the guilty Thebes' alarms, Th' alternate reign destroyed by impious arms, Demand our song; a sacred fury fires ...
A robe obscene was o'er her shoulders thrown, A dress by fates and furies worn alone. us She tossed her ...
Oh race confed'rate into crimes, that prove Triumphant o'er th' eluded rage of Jove! This wearied arm can scarce the ...
Now Jove's Command fulfill'd, the Son of MayQuits the black Shades and slowly mounts to Day.For lazy Clouds in gloomy ...
Gentle divinity, how have I merited?Whither, unfortunate wretch, have I strayed,Thus of thy bounty to lie disenherited -I alone whilst ...
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