Stasimon 5
Agave
His other offspring took hold of this beast after me, after me. This is a lucky catch!
Agave
Share in the feast then.
Chorus
What? I share in the feast, wretched woman?
Agave
The bull is young; his cheek is just growing downy under his soft-haired crest.
1185
Chorus
Yes, his hair looks like a wild beast’s.
Agave
Bacchus, a wise huntsman,
wisely set the Maenads against this beast.
1190
Chorus
Our lord is a hunter.
Chorus
And your son Pentheus, too—
1195
Agave
Will praise his mother who has caught this lion-like prey.
1195
Agave
And extraordinarily caught.
Agave
I am delighted, for I have performed great—yes, great—and notable deeds on this hunt.
