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The Bacchae (1153-1168)

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Let us honor Bacchus with the dance, let us raise a shout for what has befallen
Pentheus, descendant of the serpent, who assumed female attire and the wand, the beautiful thyrsoscertain deathand a bull was the leader of his calamity.
Kadmean Bacchae, you have accomplished a glorious victory, but one that brings woe and tears. It is a noble contest to cover ones dripping hands with the blood of ones own son.
1165
Chorus Leader
But, for I see Pentheus mother Agave coming home, her eyes contorted, receive the revel of the god of joy!
1168
Enter Agave
Agave
Asian Bacchae

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