in spear-wielding harnesses, at the seven gates take their stand each according to his lot.

ChorusPallas, Zeus-born power delighting in battle, prove yourself the savior of the city!And you, lord of steeds, ruler of the deep, Poseidon, with your fish-striking weapon grant us release from our fears, grant us release! You too, Ares—pity us!—guard the city named for Cadmus and make evident your closenessκῆδος means both kinship and care. The wife of Cadmus was Harmonia, daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. to us!