They did not take their stand with men 'gainst women
Casting dishonour on their plea for help,
*But looked to Him who sees and works from heaven,
*Full hard to war with. Yea, what house could bear
To see Him on its roof
Casting pollution there?[252]
Sore vexing there he sits.
Yes, they their kin revere,
Suppliants of holiest Zeus; 640
Therefore with altars pure shall they the Gods delight.