Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας

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Prologos 1–75 Parodos 78–180 Epeisodion 1 181–200 Stasimon 1 203–242 Epeisodion 2 245–285 Stasimon 2 288–365 Epeisodion 3 369–415 Stasimon 3 417–630 Epeisodion 4 631–685 Stasimon 4 686–710 Epeisodion 5 712–719 Stasimon 5 720–790 Epeisodion 6 792–820 Stasimon 6 822–955 Epeisodion 7 957–965 Stasimon 7 966–1010 Eksodos 1011–1058 Stasimon 8 1059–1080

İngilizce Yunanca

Parodos

[Choral 2]

Ah! Ah! A hail of stones strikes our battlements from afar. O beloved Apollo!

Chorus

There is the clang of bronze-bound shields at the gates. O son of Zeus, in whom dwells the sacred power to decide in battle war’s outcome! And you, blessed queen Onca,Onca, the name of a Phoenician goddess, is identified with Athena (cp. 1. 487). on behalf of the city, 160

defend your seven- gated home! 165

[Choral 3]

All-powerful divinities, you gods and goddesses who wield the power to guard the towers of our land, do not betray our city that now toils under the spear

Chorus

to an alien-tongued army. Hear us, hear, as is right, the prayers we maidens offer with outstretched hands. 170

Beloved spirits,

encompass the city to deliver it from ruin and show that you love it. Consider the people’s offerings, and as you consider, help us. 175

Remember, I beg, our city’s worship, rich in sacrifice.. 180