The Odyssey of Homer, with the Hymns, Epigrams, and Battle of the Frogs and Mice/Hymns/Hymn 11

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XI. TO CERES.

I begin to sing fair-haired Ceres, a venerable goddess, herself and her most beauteous daughter Proserpine. Hail! goddess, and preserve this city,[1] and direct my song.


  1. Barnes well compares Callim. in Cer. 135.