Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. 18. [588] I killed her. Eumenides at this site, as described by Sophocles, will be discussed in Section IV. The Oresteia of Aeschylus : Eumenides Page 4 were massed and saw upon the altar there a man accursed 40 of gods; he was a suppliant in that place, dripping blood from his hands, which held a sword, freshly drawn, and a branch of olive from high on the bush, all wrapped with great care in a long piece of wool from a fleece of fine colour. The Ghost of Clytaemestra appears.]. Suppliant Women, 4 - 6. OT). The Eumenides is the final play of the Oresteia, in which Orestes is hunted down and tormented by the Furies, a trio of goddesses known to be the instruments of justice. [349] This office was ordained for us at birth; but the immortal gods must hold back their hands from us, nor does any of them share a feast in common with us; and I have neither lot nor portion of pure white ceremonial robes . [574] Lord Apollo, be master of what is yours. further revised by Gregory Nagy. The shrine of Pallas “before the temple,” close to Delphi on the main road leading to the sanctuary of Apollo. Orestes wins, even if the vote comes out equal. ORESTES Theoi Project © Copyright 2000 - 2017 Aaron J. Atsma, New Zealand. [85] Lord Apollo, you know how to do no wrong; and, since you know this, learn not to be neglectful also. ATHENA CHORUS ATHENA Do you reject the nearest kinship, that of a mother? Orestes, he declares, slew his mother by his express behest. [198] Lord Apollo, hear our reply in turn. [707] I have prolonged this advice to my citizens for the future; but now you must rise and take a ballot, and decide the case under the sacred obligation of your oath. [140] Awake! The Oresteia of Aeschylus : Eumenides Page 4 were massed and saw upon the altar there a man accursed 40 of gods; he was a suppliant in that place, dripping blood from his hands, which held a sword, freshly drawn, and a branch of olive from high on the bush, all wrapped with great care in a long piece of wool from a fleece of fine colour. [676] For our part, every bolt is already shot. Catch him! It's like The Return of the King.. [607] How else could she have nurtured you, murderer, beneath her belt? 20. What shall I do? CHORUS The Athenians, because Erichthonius, who was identified with Erechtheus, was the son of Hephaestus, who first fashioned axes. In addition to the translations the volume also contains the source Greek text, Smyth's footnotes and introduction, and an index of proper names. He is a prophet of healing, a reader of portents, and for others a purifier of homes. The scene changes to Athens, before the temple of Athena. Enter Hermes with Orestes, who embraces the ancient image of the goddess.]. The Eumenides is the final play of the Oresteia, in which Orestes is hunted down and tormented by the Furies, a trio of goddesses known to be the instruments of justice. APOLLO Electra … T ELL ME, O MUSE, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy. CHORUS [127] Sleep and toil, effective conspirators, have destroyed the force of the dreadful dragoness. For this, my father has made no magic spells, although he arranges all other things, turning them up and down; nor does his exercise of force cost him a breath. Oh, oh the shame of it! CHORUS The Persians, 2. No wrath from us will come stealthily to the one who holds out clean hands, and he will go through life unharmed; but whoever sins, as this man has, and hides his blood-stained hands, as avengers of bloodshed we appear against him to the end, presenting ourselves as upright witnesses for the dead. [328] This is our song over the sacrificial victim—frenzied, maddened, destroying the mind, the Furies' hymn, a spell to bind the soul, not tuned to the lyre, withering the life of mortals. were upholding, some the ancient mode of tracing descent from the mother (the argument of the Erinyes); others, the patrilinear theory advocated by Apollo. Aeschylus. I am mocked by the people. [276] Taught by misery, I know many purification rituals, and I know where it is right to speak and equally to be silent; and in this case, I have been ordered to speak by a wise teacher. Eum.). Aeschylus Eumenides full free pdf books [Enters the Sanctuary. CHORUS I pray for the city, with favorable prophecy, that the bright gleam of the sun may cause blessings that give happiness to life to spring from the earth, in plenty. [592] I will say it: with drawn sword in hand, I stabbed her in the throat. We are the eternal children of Night. APOLLO [609] Apollo, give your testimony now. You yourself are not partially guilty of this deed; you alone have done it all, and are wholly guilty. Such blessings are yours to give. APOLLO [212] That would not be murder of a relative by blood. ATHENA Hermes in the background.]. ATHENA So now you see these mad women overcome; these loathsome maidens have fallen asleep, old women, ancient children, with whom no god or man or beast ever mingles. Od. An ancient story, adopted by Aeschylus, reported that, when the time came for Admetus to die, Apollo, in gratitude for the kindness shown him by the prince, plied the Fates with wine (l. 728) and thus secured their consent that Admetus should be released from death on condition that some one should voluntarily choose to die in his stead. ORESTES APOLLO [46] Before this man an extraordinary band of women slept, seated on thrones. Request full-text PDF. [652] See how you advocate acquittal for this man! D:X:’(/k` The passage in the play has been invoked as evidence that the Athenians of the fifth century B.C. CHORUS ATHENA to a noble family, Aeschylus fought at Marathon and other battles of the Persian war. The Eumenides study guide contains a biography of Aeschylus, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. [Exeunt.]. Zeus presides over the assemblies of citizens and directs the speech of public men. 72). [206] And do you then rebuke us, the ones who escorted him here? ATHENA For you are not poor in subtleties. For time, flowing on, will bring greater honor to these citizens. [The balloting is now ended.]. [901] Then stay in the land and you will gain other friends. [715] Although it is not your office, you have respect for deeds of bloodshed. And I will show you proof of what I say: a father might exist without a mother. I can feel the cruel, the very cruel chill of the executioner's destroying scourge. So far at least I am coherent in my speech. Eumenides translated by Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead [1881] Other Plays Prometheus Bound translated by Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead [1881] The Seven Against Thebes translated by Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead [1881] The Suppliants translated by Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead [1881] The Persians translated by Robert Potter [1809] Now Shipping! [427] Where is there a spur so keen as to compel the murder of a mother? 70 [ant.c. Sting your heart with merited reproaches; for reproach becomes a spur to the right-minded. [227] Do not cut short my privileges by your words. CHORUS [430] You want to be called just rather than to act justly. [258] Yes, here he is again with a defense; his arms twisted around the image of the immortal goddess, he wishes to be tried for his debt.12. 9.1", "denarius") All Search Options [view abbreviations] Home Collections/Texts Perseus Catalog Research Grants Open Source About Help. May there be good will in the citizens in return for good done to them! [898] And will you give me a pledge for all time? But while the straight course is preserved, and they hold in everlasting honor this city of Pallas with their allied spears, I will be the more well-disposed to them. [870] For me to suffer this, alas! [232] And I will aid my suppliant and rescue him! Cambridge, MA. 4. GHOST OF CLYTAEMESTRA [711] And I counsel you not to dishonor us in any way, since our company can be a burden to your land. 81 f.), assumes (p. 78) that the Erinyes (frr. Eumenides (Greek) [from eumenides beneficent or gracious ones]. [594] By the oracles of this god here; he is my witness. From these terrible faces I see great profit for these citizens; for, if you always greatly honor with kindness the kindly ones, you will surely be pre-eminent, keeping your land and city in the straight path of justice. miastôris properly “polluter.” The scene shifts to Athens, whither his pursuers have tracked their prey. [205] And I ordered him to turn for expiation to this house. [179] Out, I order you! I am breathing fury and utter rage. Zeus could undo fetters, there is a remedy for that, and many means of release. [824] You are not dishonored; so, although you are goddesses, do not, in excessive rage, blight past all cure a land of mortals. 30. But decide whether this bloodshed was, to your mind, just or not, so that I may inform the court. For they have been appointed to arrange everything among mortals. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. ORESTES [597] But if the jury's vote catches hold of you, you'll soon speak differently. Now his deed will accustom all men to recklessness; [many sorrowful wounds, given in truth by children, wait for parents in the future time. Aeschylus apparently rejects the legend whereby the Hill of Ares had its name from the fact that Ares was here tried for the murder of Halirrothius, a son of Poseidon, and acquitted by a tie vote of the gods, his judges. Let their war be with foreign enemies, and without stint for one in whom there will be a terrible passion for glory; but I say there will be no battling of birds within the home. [428] Two parties are present; only half the case is heard. 2. AESCHYLUS THE EUMENIDES [THE KINDLY ONES] 458 BC DRAMATIS PERSONAE Priestess: prophetic priestess (the Pythia) of Apollo at Delphi. [775] And so farewell—you and the people who guard your city. how shall I arrange matters so that I will not be blamed by you? Herbert Weir Smyth, Ph. You do not answer, but scorn my words, you who are fattened and consecrated to me? The Eumenides Introduction. Seven Against Thebes, 3. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. The Orestean triology.- Translation - Agamemnon, Choephoroe, Eumenides CHORUS DIRECT DOWNLOAD! ESCORT. 17. ITEM TILE download. But since this matter has fallen here, I will select judges of homicide bound by oath, and I will establish this tribunal for all time. [418] I now know your family and the names by which you are called. APOLLO Stand in just awe of such majesty, and you will have a defense for your land and salvation of your city, such as no man has, either among the Scythians or in Pelops' realm. The scene of the battle of the Gods and Giants, in which Athena slew Enceladus. [913] [Pointing to the audience.] The trial opens with Apollo present as advocate of his suppliant and as representative of Zeus, whose commands he has merely to set forth in all his oracles. Eur. Greek Poetry: English translation of Aeschylus' EUMENIDES, by E. D. A. Morshead. ELECTRA: daughter of Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, sister of Orestes. How will the trial be decided? What are you doing? [752] This man is acquitted on the charge of murder, for the numbers of the casts are equal. [734] It is my duty to give the final judgment and I shall cast my vote for Orestes. Download: A 53k text-only version is available for download. But I am waiting to hear how the trial will be decided. [226] Pursue him then and get more trouble for yourself. [674] Am I to assume that enough has been said, and shall I now command these jurors to cast an honest vote according to their judgment? download 1 file . What purification rite of the brotherhoods23 will receive him? [490] Here is the overturning of new laws, if the wrongful cause of this matricide is to triumph. hermaion is an “unexpected find.” CHORUS Eumenides . Your guardian to the end, close by your side or far removed, I will not be gentle to your enemies. The rise of Greek tragedy.- II. CHORUS D. Cambridge, MA. [94] Sleep on! Sign in. But I say that the man who boldly transgresses, amassing a great heap unjustly—by force, in time, he will strike his sail, when trouble seizes him as the yardarm is splintered. CHORUS: slave women captured at Troy and serving the royal palace at Argos. But as for you, if you go to a foreign land, you will come to love this land—I forewarn you. The children of Hephaistos,2 road-builders taming the wildness of the untamed land, escorted him with mighty reverence. [470] The matter is too great, if any mortal thinks to pass judgment on it; no, it is not lawful even for me to decide on cases of murder that is followed by the quick anger of the Furies, especially since you, by rites fully performed, have come a pure and harmless suppliant to my house; and so I respect you, since you do not bring harm to my city. Under the primeval caverns of the earth, gaining the high honor of worship and sacrifice—all you people, refrain from inauspicious speech! CHORUS Loeb Classical Library Volumes 145 & 146. Hear my anger, mother Night; for the deceptions of the gods, hard to fight, have deprived me of my ancient honors, bringing me to nothing. CHORUS What shall I do? Loeb Classical Library Volumes 145 & 146. Loeb Classical Library Volumes 145 & 146. 14. ORESTES [429] But he will not receive an oath nor does he want to give one. Or., twice in Soph. [585] We are many, but we will speak briefly. CHORUS GHOST OF CLYTAEMESTRA It is profitable to learn wisdom under strain. Aeschylus Bilingual Anthology Studies Aeschylus in Print. Zeus inspired his heart with prophetic skill and established him as the fourth prophet on this throne; but Loxias is the spokesman of Zeus, his father. What anguish steals into my breast! [538] And as for the whole matter, I say to you: respect the altar of Justice and do not, looking to profit, dishonor it by spurning with godless foot; for punishment will come upon you. So do not cast on my realm keen incentives to bloodshed, harmful to young hearts, maddening them with a fury not of wine; and do not, as if taking the heart out of fighting cocks, plant in my people the spirit of tribal war and boldness against each other. I will give you strong proof of this. What I have suffered is unbearable. Not women, but rather Gorgons I call them; and yet I cannot compare them to forms of Gorgons either. Euripides, in his Alcestis, tells how, when both the father and the mother of Admetus refused to give up to him the remnant of their days, his wife Alcestis died for him. The expression of the thought “take reprisals in a civil war,” is overloaded and the grammatical relation of the words is involved. [996] Farewell, farewell, in the wealth allotted to you by fate. Download Aeschylus Eumenides full book in PDF, EPUB, and Mobi Format, get it for read on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 31. [603] And so, although you are alive, she is free of pollution by her death.20.

14. [453] And so I declare that this concern is out of the way. ATHENA For there was no mother who gave me birth; and in all things, except for marriage, whole-heartedly I am for the male and entirely on the father's side. But there is no need of that. As for you, [To Apollo and Orestes.] CHORUS Aeschylus' EUMENIDES Complete. [593] By whom were you persuaded and on whose advice? The whole fashion of your form sets it forth. Orestea, Agamemnon, Choephori, Eumenides. But, as he falls, he does not know it, because of his senseless folly; pollution hovers over the man in such darkness, and mournful rumor speaks of a dark mist over his house.—unendurable ruin. The final play of the Oresteia, called The Eumenides ... Anna Swanwick, 1886 – verse: full text; Robert Browning, 1889 – verse: Agamemnon; Arthur S. Way, 1906 – verse; John Stuart Blackie, 1906 – verse; Edmund Doidge Anderson Morshead, 1909 – verse: full text; Herbert Weir Smyth, Aeschylus, Loeb Classical Library, 2 vols. Harvard Universrity Press. [381] For it remains. [566] Herald, give the signal and restrain the crowd; and let the piercing Tyrrhenian19 trumpet, filled with human breath, send forth its shrill blare to the people! Athena confirms as ancient her possession of the district of Sigeum, which had been won from the Mityleneans by the Athenians early in the sixth century. This notion appears in Egypt (Diodorus Siculus 1. Together with me Loxias is responsible for this deed, because he threatened me with pains, a goad for my heart, if I should fail to do this deed to those who were responsible. ATHENA CHORUS Harvard Universrity Press. Greek Poetry: English translation of Aeschylus' EUMENIDES, by E. D. A. Morshead. For I do not deny that I did it, as it is done. [837] For me to suffer this, alas! Wake her up, as I wake you. 1900. CHORUS A suppliant, he will acquire another avenger from his family.9. Halis Saxonum. Because the god's gifts of precious metals (the Athenians have especially silver in mind) must be found, as it were, by luck; and Hermes is the god of lucky finds. [424] And would you drive this man with your shrieks to such flight? 11. [725] Is it not right, then, to do good for a worshipper, especially when he is in need? Apollo appears after Athena's first speech.]. For while this council-hall is filling, it is good to be silent, and for my ordinances to be learned, by the whole city for everlasting time, and by these appellants, so that their case may be decided well. CHORUS Blaydes' Eumenides of Aeschylus Aeschyli Eumenides. I also rely on Zeus—what need is there to mention that?—and I alone of the gods know the keys to the house where his thunderbolt is sealed. To avoid the collision of metaphors, Abresch assumed the loss of a line in which some qualification of Orestes would have been named as object of the second verb. 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