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The Lion of Chaeronea

@lionofchaeronea / lionofchaeronea.tumblr.com

A blog dedicated to classical antiquity, poetry, and the visual arts. All translations of Greek and Latin are my own unless otherwise noted.
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A little something fun for anyone out there celebrating May Day/Beltane. Whether you are or not, I hope you have a good day today.

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BELTANE

Comes the summer, comes the fire, Gaily fed and leaping higher--

Comes the ash, to keep at bay Cruel ghosts and crueler fae--

Comes the dancing in the dell, Bidding Mother Spring farewell--

Come the ribbons, merrily Wrapped around each bush and tree.

Welcome, days of warmest sun, Welcome, May-month just begun,

When the fields of golden grain Are made to grow by gentle rain,

When the cattle calmly graze According to their ancient ways--

Linger, summer, linger here, O most enchanted time of year.

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