Note 31 — Chapter XV · THE FRAGMENTS OF ÆSCHYLUS, SOPHOCLES, AND EURIPIDES.

Girls, look you, Kupris is not Kupris only: In her one name names manifold are blended; For she is Death, imperishable power, Frenetic fury, irresistible longing, Wailing and groaning. Her one force includes All energy, all languor, and all violence. Into the vitals of whatever thing Hath breath of life, she sinks. Who feeds her not? She creeps into the fishes of the sea And the four-footed creatures of dry land, Shakes mid the birds her own aerial plumes, Sways beasts and mortal men and gods above. Which of the gods hath she not thrown in wrestling? If right allow, and to speak truth is right, She rules the heart of Zeus. Without or spear Or sword, I therefore bid you know, Dame Kupris Fells at a blow of gods and men the counsels.