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A hymn to the king of the dead, with no incense named. He is called by his title, Plouton, and as the Zeus who rules below the earth.
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How it opens, word by word ΕΙΣ eis To ΠΛΟΥΤΩΝΑ Ploútōna Plouton . Ὦ Ô O τὸν tòn the ὑποχθόνιον hypochthónion under the earth ναίων naíōn you who dwell in δόμον dómon house , ὀβριμόθυμε obrimóthyme strong of spirit , Ταρτάριον Tartárion of Tartarus λειμῶνα leimôna the meadow βαθύσκιον bathýskion deep-shadowed ἠδὲ ēdè and λιπαυγῆ lipaugê lightless ,
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18.1 Zeus of the underworld. To Plouton. O you who dwell in the house beneath the earth, strong of…18.4 The keys of the earth and the gift of wealth. Plouton, you who hold the keys of the whole earth, enriching the race of…18.6 The earth, queen of all. you who won by lot, as your third share, the earth, queen of all,…18.8 Receiver of many. you who set your throne firm down in the murky place, in far-off, tireless,…18.12 The gates of Hades at Eleusis. wise in counsel, you who once took the daughter of purifying Demeter as your…18.16 Judge of hidden and open deeds. You alone are judge of deeds hidden and open; divine, almighty, most holy, splendidly…Open Hymn 18 in the full reader
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