Seven Against Thebes

Aeschylus

Aeschylus, Volume 1. Smyth, Herbert Weir, translator. London; New York: William Heinemann; G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1922.

  1. in spear-wielding harnesses, at the seven gates --- take their stand each according to his lot.
Chorus
  1. Pallas, Zeus-born power delighting in battle, prove yourself the savior of the city!
  2. And you, lord of steeds, ruler of the deep, Poseidon, with your fish-striking weapon grant us release from our fears, grant us release!
  3. You too, Ares—pity us!—guard the city named for Cadmus and make evident your closeness[*](κῆδος means both kinship and care. The wife of Cadmus was Harmonia, daughter of Ares and Aphrodite.) to us!