Zeus Catechized
Translated by Austin Morris Harmon
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Zeus Catechized
CYNISCUS But, Zeus, I for my part won’t annoy you that way by asking for wealth or gold or dominion, which are, it seems, very desirable to most people, but not very easy for you to give; at any rate I notice that you generally turn a deaf ear to their prayers. I should like to have you grant me only a single wish, and a very simple one.
ZEUS What is it, Cyniscus? You shall not be disappointed, especially if your request is reasonable, as you say it is.
CYNISCUS Answer me a question; it isn’t hard.
ZEUS Your prayer is indeed trivial and easy to fulfil; so ask what you will.
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