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... Olympus , in Pieria . Hesiod was pasturing his herds on Helicon when the Muses spoke to him and told him 279 that ... Olympus : here they were thought to have their dancing - grounds and palace . 281 With the Muses dwelt the Graces and ...
... Olympus , in Pieria . Hesiod was pasturing his herds on Helicon when the Muses spoke to him and told him 279 that ... Olympus : here they were thought to have their dancing - grounds and palace . 281 With the Muses dwelt the Graces and ...
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... Olympus , they were wrapped in clouds . One could only hear their wondrously beautiful voices in the night . Their names were : 282 Kleio , " the giver of fame ” ; Euterpe , " the giver of joy " ; Thaleia , " the festive " ; Melpomene ...
... Olympus , they were wrapped in clouds . One could only hear their wondrously beautiful voices in the night . Their names were : 282 Kleio , " the giver of fame ” ; Euterpe , " the giver of joy " ; Thaleia , " the festive " ; Melpomene ...
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... Olympus , although Zeus and Hera were already ruling there . These last had been joined by their brothers and sisters . Zeus's daughter Pallas Athene and his son Apollon both shared his power . Leto was there with her son , Artemis with ...
... Olympus , although Zeus and Hera were already ruling there . These last had been joined by their brothers and sisters . Zeus's daughter Pallas Athene and his son Apollon both shared his power . Leto was there with her son , Artemis with ...
Contents
THE BEGINNING OF THINGS | 15 |
THE MOIRAI HEKATE AND OTHER PRE OLYMPIAN | 31 |
THE GREAT GODDESS OF LOVE | 66 |
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