1 EURIPIDES' TROJAN WOMEN PREFACE, TRANSLATION, and ...
1 EURIPIDES' TROJAN WOMEN PREFACE, TRANSLATION, and ...
1 EURIPIDES' TROJAN WOMEN PREFACE, TRANSLATION, and ...
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among the gods?<br />
Poseidon<br />
Yes, lady Athena. The ties between relatives are tight;<br />
they do indeed bind my heart to yours.<br />
Athena<br />
I’m glad you’re not angry; I shall tell you something that concerns us both, lord.<br />
Poseidon<br />
Are you bringing some new message from heaven, perhaps Zeus,<br />
or some other divinity?<br />
Athena<br />
No. It’s about Troy, here where we st<strong>and</strong>; I want us to join forces<br />
<strong>and</strong> you to give me your help.<br />
Poseidon<br />
You’ve burned her to the ground; now has your anger now turned to pity?<br />
Athena<br />
First back to my question. Will you be my ally <strong>and</strong> agree to do what I want?<br />
Poseidon<br />
Of course, but I would like to know what you want;<br />
whose side are you on, Greek or Trojan?<br />
Athena<br />
I want to help the Trojans who were my enemies,<br />
<strong>and</strong> make the Greek army’s homecoming a bitter one.<br />
Poseidon<br />
You’re so fickle. Your mind leaps here <strong>and</strong> there:<br />
now you hate, <strong>and</strong> now you love, <strong>and</strong> both in excess.<br />
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