“With heavenward-soaring prayers unto thee do I make my petition + 

To perfect in Eriboia’s womb for the man at my side + 

A valiant son, who shall aye be my friend by Fate’s decision, + 

One of thews invincibly stalwart, hard as the lion’s hide + 

That at Nemea, first of my labours, I slew, this fell enfolding + 

My shoulders, and may his courage be worthy his frame’s strong moulding!” + 

He spake, and a mighty eagle the God sent down from his heaven, + 

Monarch of birds; and with rapture thrilled for the omen given + 