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Well I've been writing these hymns for a few weeks now and of course, I wanted to write for Apollo But um...well, for all I can write invocations and general poetry, the idea of writing a hymn- daunting!

Then last night, I was reading through some of Burkert's Greek Religion (how on earth have I lived so long without that book? I must have my own copy! I've heard people- even die-hard Hellenics say that it's dry and boring and blah blah blah....wow. That's crazy. I just wanted to lock myself in a room and read the whole thing in one sitting. So it's definitely at the top of the list of books to acquire ASAP.

Anyway, I'm reading the section under"Individual gods" on Apollo when I come across a very interesting bit on the idea of how Apollo's bow and lyre- both stringed items- are symbolic of his dual nature- I've never thought of this before, but damn, it makes sense. And then- inspiration. Woohoo. And I give to you:


Sing Muses of Apollo, golden-voiced son of Leto. No sound is as terrible as your bowstring when you loose your arrows, nor is none so sweet as the strings of your lyre when you play your divine song. Rescuer of man, or enemy, you heal the dying and send plagues of devistation. Awesome and awful, mortals fall to their knees in your reverence or tremble in fear. Blessed or cursed is one in your presence.

And so hail to you, lord with power to deny or preserve life! I will remember you and another song also.

I also finished one this weekend to Asteria Delos.

Comments

[shockwave.livejournal.com]

I like that one. :)

[fuego.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I think it is one of my favorite so far...