At seven-gated Thebes: thy friendly goddess
Ongan Athenè has her seat without. 1102
Chor. Now if she may not stay thy toilsome destined steps,
I pray that she may slay for thee the maddening fly.
Pr. Keep not her sanctuary long, but seek
Bœotian Ascra, where the Muses’ fount,
Famed Aganippè, wells: Ocalea
Pass, and Tilphusa’s northern steeps descend
By Alalcomenæ, the goddess’ town.
Guard now the lake’s low shore, till thou have crossed