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mighty Mars, weigher down of chariots, gold-casqued, great-minded, shield-bearing, city-preserver, brass-equipped, strong-handed, untired, powerful in the spear, bulwark of Olympus, father of well-warred victory, aider of justice, tyrant over opponents, leader of most upright men, chieftain of valour, revolving thy fiery circle in æther among the seven wandering stars, where thy flaming steeds ever uplift thee above the third chariot. Hear, O helper of mortals, giver of daring youth, gently pouring down a gleam from on high for our livelihood, and martial valour, that I may be able to ward off bitter evil from mine head, and in my thoughts subdue the deceitful inclination of my soul, and also restrain the sharp wrath of anger, which incites me to enter on the chill battle. But do thou, blest one, give courage, and [grant] me to remain in the harmless laws of peace, escaping the conflict and violent fate of hostile men.  

, Muse, Diana, the foster-sister of far-darting Apollo, the shaft-rejoicing virgin, who, having washed her steeds in deep-rushed Meles, swiftly drives on her all-golden chariot 