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Libation Bearers (575-594)

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before he can even say Of what land is this stranger? I will skewer him with my swift sword and lay him dead. The fury that has no fill of slaughter shall for her third and crowning drink drink unmixed blood!
Now you, Electra, keep strict watch over what happens inside the house,
so that our plans may fit together well. You addressing the Chorus had best keep a discreet tongue: be silent when there is need and speak only what the occasion demands. As for the rest, I call on him[*] to cast his glance this way and direct the contest of the sword for me. Exeunt Orestes, Pylades, and Electra
585
Chorus
Many are the horrors, dread and appalling, bred of earth, and the arms of the deep teem with hateful monsters. Likewise between heaven and earth
lights[*] hung high in the air draw near; and winged things and things that walk the earth can also tell of the stormy wrath of whirlwinds.
594
Chorus
But who can tell of mans overweening spirit,

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