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The Orphic Hymns, Hymn 88: Ares, bulwark of Olympus

This is the Homeric Hymn to Ares, the eighth in the collection ascribed to Homer, which Hermann moved into the Orphic hymns and Abel printed here at the end while saying that it does not belong among them.

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• 88.1 Ares, bulwark of Olympus. To Ares. Ares, overmighty, heavy on the chariot, golden-helmed, strong of spirit, shield-bearer, guardian…
• 88.4 Father of Victory, ally of Right. father of Victory, who is good at war, ally of Themis, tyrant to your…
• 88.6 The fiery orb among the seven planets. bearer of the scepter of courage, whirling your fire-bright orb among the seven-pathed signs…
• 88.9 Shine a gentle light on our life. hear, helper of mortals, giver of bold youth, shining a gentle light down from…
• 88.13 Courage to stay at peace. and to bend with my mind the deceitful impulse of my soul, and to…

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