Quote of the month - April 2013
After the fascist and arrogant attack of Cypriot citizens and their wealth by the autocrats of Europe. It is fitting to look at the Greek/Roman past, which includes the best goddess of all: Nemesis.
"Nemesis, winged one that tips the scales of life, dark-eyed goddess, daughter of Justice, you restrain the futile pride of mortals with your unyielding bridle and, hating hurtful vanity, destroy black envy: below your wheel, always moving but leaving no trace, the fortune of man turns. Unseen, you come at once to defeat arrogance; by your hand you gauge the span of life, and, frowning, you scrutinize the thoughts of men, you always hold the balance. Be merciful, hallowed judge, winged Nemesis, life's force.
We honor you, Nemesis, immortal goddess, victory incarnate with wings unfurled, faultless, sharing the throne of Justice; you resent human vanity and banish men to Tartarus below"
Mesomedes
"Nemesis, winged one that tips the scales of life, dark-eyed goddess, daughter of Justice, you restrain the futile pride of mortals with your unyielding bridle and, hating hurtful vanity, destroy black envy: below your wheel, always moving but leaving no trace, the fortune of man turns. Unseen, you come at once to defeat arrogance; by your hand you gauge the span of life, and, frowning, you scrutinize the thoughts of men, you always hold the balance. Be merciful, hallowed judge, winged Nemesis, life's force.
We honor you, Nemesis, immortal goddess, victory incarnate with wings unfurled, faultless, sharing the throne of Justice; you resent human vanity and banish men to Tartarus below"
Mesomedes
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