Dialogi deorum

Lucian of Samosata

The Works of Lucian of Samosata, complete, with exceptions specified in thepreface, Vol. 1. Fowler, H. W. and Fowlere, F.G., translators. Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1905.

Hera Zeus! What is your opinion of this man Ixion?

Zeus Why, my dear, I think he is a very good sort of man; and the best of company. Indeed, if he were unworthy of our company, he would not be here.

Hera He is unworthy! He is a villain! Discard him!

Zeus Eh? What has he been after? I must know about this.

Hera Certainly you must; though I scarce know how to tell you. The wretch!

Zeus Oh, oh; if he is a ‘wretch,’ you must certainly tell me all about it. I know what ‘wretch’ means, on your discreet tongue. What, he has been making love?