Of high degree among Argolic dames.

For no such son as thine has Juno borne,

Though she may wield the scepter of the skies,1510

The Thunderer's bride. And yet, though holding heaven,

She grudged Alcides to a mortal birth,

And wished that she might call him son of hers.

Now, Titan, must thou go thy way alone;

For I, who have thy constant comrade been,

Am bound for Tartara, the world of shades.

Yet down to hell I bear this noble praise:1515