Amanda Aremisia Forrester
I sing of Athene of the flashing eyes
In fearsome aegis clad
Who delights in war and battle-cries
Whose birth from the head of the Father
Shook the wide-bosomed Earth
Holy Virgin, Zeus’s daughter
Nimble-fingered Goddess of many arts
Athena Ergane, Wisest of Olympos,
Dearest to the philosophers’ hearts
Protector of Athens, bestower of the olive tree
I offer you my worship, such as it is
Guide who stands beside Heroes, stand by me
Shrewd Goddess, mighty, owl-eyed
I pray to be brave, I strive to worthy
For you to stand beside me till I die
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