Or born of mighty Rhea’s love.
Holy name, that sounds so dear
To that ancient Rhea’s ear.
Thee the old Assyrians [read Syrians] all
The thrice-wept Adonis call.
To thee for name has Egypt given
The holy horned moon of heaven [Osiris].
Thou the serpent-god of Greece
The all reverenced Adam thou of Samothrace.
Thee the Lydians, Phrygians thee,