Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica/Hymn XXIII (To Zeus)

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New Haven: Harvard University Press, page 449

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XXIII

TO THE SON OF CRONOS, MOST HIGH

I will sing of Zeus, chiefest among the gods and greatest, all-seeing, the lord of all, the fulfiller who whispers words of wisdom to Themis as she sits leaning towards him.

Be gracious, all-seeing Son of Cronos, most excellent and great!