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Libation Bearers (955a-970)

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the mischief now become inveterate. May the divine word prevail that so I may not serve the wicked![*]
It is right to revere the rule of heaven.
961
Chorus
Look, the light has come, and I am freed from the cruel curb that restrained our household. House, rise up! You have lain too long prostrate on the ground.
965
Chorus
But soon time that accomplishes all will pass the portals of our house, and then all pollution will be expelled from the hearth by cleansing rites that drive out calamity. The dice of fortune will turn as they fall and lie
with faces all lovely to behold, favorably disposed to whoever stays in our house.

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