Who is it then that claims to be the cow’s Zeus-begotten calf? ChorusEpaphus, and truly named from laying on of hands. KingAnd who was begotten of Epaphus?ChorusLibya, who reaps the fruit of the largest portion of the earth. KingWhat offspring, then, did Libya have?ChorusAgenor was her first child born.King And who was his offspring? Chorus Belus, who had two sons and was father of my father here. KingNow tell me his wisely-given name.The epithet, properly applicable to the venerable, Danaus, is transferred to his name, because, to the Greek, name often connoted personality. So the dreaded name of Demogorgon. Chorus Danaus: and he has a brother with fifty sons. King Reveal his name ungrudgingly. ChorusAegyptus; and now that you know my ancient lineage, I pray you to helpLiterally raise from sanctuary.a band that is Argive by descent. KingI think you indeed have some share in this land from old. But how did you bring yourselves to leave the home of your fathers? What stroke of fortune befell you? Chorus Lord of the Pelasgians, of varying color are the ills of mankind, and nowhere can you find trouble of the same plume.For who dreamed that a kindred race, sprung of old, would thus in unexpected flight find haven at Argos, fleeing in terror through loathing of the marriage-bed? King Why have you come as suppliants of these gods congregated here, holding in your hands those white-wreathed, fresh-plucked boughs? ChorusSo as not to be made slave to Aegyptus’ race. King By reason of hatred? Or do you speak of unlawfulness ? Chorus Who would purchase their lords from among their kin? King In this way families have enhanced their power.