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The Orphic Hymns, Hymn 33: Victory, who ends the contest

The hymn to Victory, sung over frankincense powder. She alone ends the struggle of rivals in battle.

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• 33.1 Victory, who ends the contest. Of Victory. Incense: frankincense powder. I call mighty Victory, longed for by mortals, who…
• 33.4 The sweetest glory. judging in wars over the deeds that win trophies, and bringing the sweetest glory…
• 33.8 Come with a bright eye. But, blessed one, may you come, longed for, with a bright eye, always bringing…

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