IX. TO APHRODITE

I shall sing of Cytherea, the Cyprus-born, who gives sweet gifts to

mortals, and ever on her face is a winsome smile, and ever in her hand a

winsome blossom. Hail to thee, Goddess, Queen of fair-set Salamis, and

of all Cyprus, and give to me song desirable, while I shall be mindful of

thee and of another song.

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