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TRANSLATIONS FROM PINDAR

According to the just decrees of Rhadamanthus,
Whom Father Kronos, the husband of Rhea,
Having the highest throne of all, has ready by himself as his assistant judge.
Peleus and Kadmus are regarded among these;
And his mother brought Achilles, when she had
Persuaded the heart of Zeus with prayers,
Who overthrew Hector, Troy's
Unconquered, unshaken column, and gave Cycnus
To death, and Morning's Æthiop son.


Olympia v. 34–39.

Always around virtues labor and expense strive toward a work
Covered with danger; but those succeeding seem to be wise even to the citizens.


Olympia vi. 14–17.

Dangerless virtues,
Neither among men, nor in hollow ships,
Are honorable; but many remember if a fair deed is done.


ORIGIN OF RHODES.
Olympia vii. 100–129.

Ancient sayings of men relate,
That when Zeus and the Immortals divided earth,