Great Herakles

Great Herakles
Of ages past
Hero of the mortal world
Bright-eyed son of heavenly Zeus
Who binds the horses
And defeats the monsters
That threaten our lives

Can you hear us?

Great Herakles
Of many travels
Hero of Thebes, of Tiryns, of Bura
Who scares the locusts
With divine strength
Heroic wisdom
And the compassion of his mother

Can you reveal yourself to us?

Great Herakles
Of much renown
Champion of the weak
Averter of evils
Both natural and not
Lion-hearted greatest of heroes
Gone now to Olympian Glory

Can you feel our love?

Great Herakles
Mortal and Divine
Solitary warrior and assister
Hero of Manticlus
Son of Alcmene
Descended of Perseus
We pour our libations to you

Can you protect us from evil?

Art: Hercule aux pieds d'Omphale - Gustave Boulanger

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