Hymn 10 to Aphrodite
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Original / primary: Perseus Eng2
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Of Cytherea, born in Cyprus, I will sing. She gives kindly gifts to men: smiles are ever on her lovely face, and lovely is the brightness that plays over it. Hail, goddess, queen of well-built Salamis
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and sea-girt Cyprus; grant me a cheerful song. And now I will remember you and another song also.