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The Iliad - Homer ยท 75 words
Tis true the cloud compelling power replies This day we call the council of the skies In care of human race; even Joves own eye Sees with regret unhappy mortals die. Far on Olympus top in secret state Ourself will sit, and see the hand of fate Work out our will. Celestial powers. descend, And as your minds direct, your succour lend To either host. Troy soon must lie oerthrown, If uncontrolld Achilles fights alone.
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