Moschus

Syracuse

Eros and the Bull

His torch and quiver down sly Eros flung,
An ox-goad took in hand, a wallet slung,
Then yoked strong bulls and made the plough to train,
And as he went the furrow sowed with grain.
And looking up he said to Zeus; 'Make full
The harvest, or I'll yoke Europa's bull.'

translated by M. J. Chapman
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