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Heracles, the hero of the twelve labors, is called a Titan and the father of time, as though he were a god of the whole world, like the Sun.
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How it opens, word by word ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ Hērakléous Of Heracles , θυμίαμα thymíama Incense λίβανον líbanon frankincense . Ἥρακλες Hḗrakles Heracles ὀβριμόθυμε obrimóthyme strong of spirit , μεγασθενές megasthenés mighty in strength , ἄλκιμε álkime brave Τιτάν Titán Titan , καρτερόχειρ karterócheir strong-handed ,
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12.1 Heracles, father of time. Of Heracles. Incense: frankincense. Heracles, strong of spirit, mighty in strength, brave Titan, strong-handed,…12.4 Archer and seer, helper of all. unspeakable, wild-hearted, much prayed to, lord of all, with an almighty heart, great strength,…12.7 Longing for peace that nurtures children. you who put an end to the savage tribes for mortals by hunting them…12.11 Twelve labors from east to west. you who wear dawn and black night around your head, passing through twelve labors…12.14 Drive out ruin, send away the dooms. Come, blessed one, bringing every charm against disease, and drive out evil ruin, brandishing…Open Hymn 12 in the full reader
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