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History

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Hercules

Eileen Hutchins

Who is this who cometh as in conquest? Strong he strides and free. Light of glory gleams around his temples, More than man is he. Dark has been the danger of his daring, Fierce the first and fell; None can know the fashion of his faring Hither out of hell. Who is this who cometh as in conquest? Strong he strides and free. Light of glory gleams around his temples, Man and god is he.

Zeus

Homer

He whose all-conscious eyes the world behold, The eternal Thunderer sat, enthroned in gold; High heaven the footstool of his feet he makes, And wide beneath him all Olympus shakes.

Roma O Roma nobilis, Orbis et domina. Omnium urbium, Excellentissima. Salutem dicimus Tibi per omnia; Te benedicimus, Salve per saecula.

O noble Rome, The circle and mistress. Of all cities, Most excellent. We give greetings To you among all To you we give blessing, Salute through the year.


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