Et Monologue from Prometheus Bound

From Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus

male · defiant · 1:56 min

I prefer this expression of thine rather than thy former words; and moreover, coming forth from the statues, pray thou for the best--that the gods may be our allies. And after thou hast listened to my prayers, then do thou raise the sacred auspicious shout of the Paean, the Grecian rite of sacrificial acclamation, an encouragement to thy friends that removes the fear of the foe. And I, to the tutelary gods of our land, both those who haunt the plains, and those who watch over the forum, and to the fountains of Dirce, and I speak not without those of the Ismenus, (112) if things turn out well and our city is preserved, do thus make my vows that we, dyeing the altars of the gods with the blood of sheep, offering bulls to the gods, will deposit trophies, and vestments of our enemies, spear-won spoils of the foe, in their hallowed abodes. Offer thou prayers like these to the gods, not with a number of sighs, nor with foolish and wild sobbings; for not one whit the more wilt thou escape Destiny. But I too, forsooth, (113) will go and marshal at the seven outlets of our walls, six men, with myself for a seventh, antagonists to our foes in gallant plight, before both urgent messengers and quickly-bruited tidings arrive, and inflame us by the crisis. [ (Exit.) ETEOCLES.

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Eteocles expresses his resolve to pray for divine support and prepare for battle, emphasizing the importance of honor and sacrifice in the face of impending conflict.

20s · determination · fate · honor · power · sacrifice

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