O breathing-place of Alpheus panting in chase of the Nymph Arethusa, O child + 

Of Syracuse world-renowned, Ortygia, couch of the Huntress-queen of the wild, + 

O sister of Delos, the chant sweet-ringing is speeding from thee to proclaim with singing + 

The mighty glory of tempest-footed horses, by Zeus’ grace, Etna’s lord; + 

For the chariot of Chromius and Nemea stir me to yoke to her victory song’s reward. + 