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In Isthmian pankration victories three did they win by their might,

And from leaf-shadowed Nemea yet more triumphs, those glorious boys,

And their mother’s brother. How fair a portion of song to the light

Did they bring! And with brightest dews of refreshing did they rejoice

The Clan of the Psalychidae; and now have they raised to renown

By their prowess the House of Themistius; yea, and in this good town

Do they dwell, whereon the Gods with loving eyes look down.

And, honouring Hesiod’s words⁠—“Whatsoever he findeth to do,”

That Lampon “doth with his might,” and exhorteth his sons thereto.