Monologue

Mes Monologue from Seven Against Thebes

From Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus

male · dramatic · 1:10 min

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Another, the fourth, who occupies the adjoining gates of Onca Minerva, stands hard by with a shout, the shape and mighty mould of Hippomedon; and I shuddered at him as he whirled the immense orb, I mean the circumference of his buckler--I will not deny it. And assuredly it was not any mean artificer in heraldry who produced this work upon his buckler, a Typhon, darting forth through his fire-breathing mouth dark smoke, the quivering sister of fire, and the circular cavity of the hollow-bellied shield hath been made farther solid with coils of serpents. He himself, too, hath raised the war-cry; and, possessed by Mars, raves for the onslaught, like a Thyiad, (136) glaring terror. Well must we guard against the attack of such a man as this, for Terror is already vaunting himself hard by our gates.

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The character, Mes, describes the terrifying presence of Hippomedon at the gates, expressing a sense of dread and urgency as they prepare for an impending attack.

30s · fear · power · fate · honor · madness

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