(ll. 1-13) And next, sweet voiced Muses, daughters of Zeus,
well-skilled in song, tell of the long-winged 2535 Moon. From her
immortal head a radiance is shown from heaven and embraces earth; and
great is the beauty that ariseth from her shining light. The air, unlit
before, glows with the light of her golden crown, and her rays beam
clear, whensoever bright Selene having bathed her lovely body in the
waters of Ocean, and donned her far-gleaming, shining team, drives on
her long-maned horses at full speed, at eventime in the mid-month: then
her great orbit is full and then her beams shine brightest as she
increases. So she is a sure token and a sign to mortal men.
(ll. 14-16) Once the Son of Cronos was joined with her in love; and she
conceived and bare a daughter Pandia, exceeding lovely amongst the
deathless gods.
(ll. 17-20) Hail, white-armed goddess, bright Selene, mild,
bright-tressed queen! And now I will leave you and sing the glories of
men half-divine, whose deeds minstrels, the servants of the Muses,
celebrate with lovely lips.