Hymn 13 to Demeter
Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White
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The opening
To Demeter
I begin to sing of rich-haired Demeter, awful goddess, of her and of her daughter lovely Persephone.
Hail, goddess! Keep this city safe, and govern my song.
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- Hugh G. Evelyn-White's English translation, copied word for word.
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