Hymn. to Thetis and Neoptolemus. from the Greek
The Hymn to Thetis and Neoptolemus by George Borrow is a translation of the Greek poem written by Heliodorus. It tells the story of Achilles' son, Neoptolemus, who was raised by his mother, Thetis, after his father's death in the Trojan War. The hymn describes how Thetis taught her son about the gods and their powers, as well as the importance of honor and bravery. It also includes a section where Thetis sings to Neoptolemus about the beauty of nature and the sea. Overall, the poem is a celebration of motherhood and the bond between a parent and child.
By George Borrow · First published 1843 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Literature · 174 words
First lines
Of Thetis I sing with her locks of gold-shine, The daughter of Nereus, lord of the brine, To Peleus wedded, by Jove's high decree; I sing her, the Venus so fair of the sea.
Of the spearman tremendous, the Mars of the fight, Thunderbolt of old Greece, she was quickly made light, Of Achilles divine, to whom Pyrrha an heir, The boy Neoptolemus, gladly did bear, The destroyer of Trojans, of Grecians the shield -- Thy protection to us, Neoptolemus yield!
Who blessed doth slumber in Pythia's green plain; To accept this oblation of hymns from us deign, And each peril drive far from our city benign. -- Of Thetis I sing with her locks of gold-shine.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Literature, Epic, Religious/Spiritual
- Length: 174 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Mythology — The content revolves around mythological figures such as Thetis, Neoptolemus, and Achilles, central to Greek mythology.
- Classical Literature — The themes and characters are drawn from ancient Greek literature, reflecting classical influences.
- Epic — The narrative style and subject matter, focusing on heroic figures and grand themes, align with the epic tradition.
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Hymn · Thetis · Neoptolemus · Greek literature · Heliodorus · epic poetry · classical mythology · ancient Greece · literary translation · poetic form · heroism · divine intervention