Sappho, Fragment 111 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric We) (Greek lyric C6th B.C.) : “With the large the brand new roof–Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)!–arise, your carpenters–Hymenaios! the fresh groom is originating.”
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Euripides, Virus Female 310 ff (trans. Vellacott) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) : “Kassandra (Cassandra) [lamenting late Troy additionally the enslavement of your own Troe! Flooding new walls with holy light! Worship new Almighty Hymen (Hymenaeus), Jesus out of emnon, grasp off my personal maiden tissue, King out of Argos, simply take me! Heaven’s true blessing falls on the me and you will falls you. Listen to our cry off worship, Hymen, God of Relationship! Continue reading Queen away from Darkness, posting brand new gleam you love to give on the ritual blessing of your own wedded virgin!