Works And Days
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Hesiod: Works and Days
They loved the lamentable works of Ares and deeds of violence; they ate no bread, but were hard of heart like adamant, fearful men. Great was their strength and unconquerable the arms which grew from their shoulders on their strong limbs. ... (ll. 504-535) Avoid the month Lenaeon (21), wretched days, all of them fit to skin...
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