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The Iliad - Homer ยท 77 words
She said, and to the steeds approaching near, Drew from his seat the martial charioteer. The vigorous power the trembling car ascends, Fierce for revenge; and Diomed attends. The groaning axle bent beneath the load; So great a hero, and so great a god. She snatchd the reins, she lashd with all her force, And full on Mars impelled the foaming horse. But first, to hide her heavenly visage, spread Black Orcus helmet oer her radiant head.
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