Sappho, Fragment 111 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric I) (Greek lyric C6th B.C.) : «For the highest new rooftop–Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)!–rise up, you carpenters–Hymenaios! the fresh groom is on its way.»

Maids regarding Troy, wear your own brightest outfits : become, and you may play my marriage-track, hail this new companion Eros (Love) and you can Future hire personally!

Euripides, Trojan Women 310 ff (trans. Vellacott) (Greek catastrophe C5th B.C.) : «Kassandra (Cassandra) [lamenting nov Troy while the enslavement of one’s Troe! Flood the newest walls with holy white! Praise the new Almighty Hymen (Hymenaeus), God off emnon, grasp away from my personal maiden flesh, King out of Argos, capture me personally! Heaven’s true blessing falls toward myself and you may falls for you. Hear our very own shout of praise, Hymen, Goodness out-of Marriage! Mom [Hekabe, Hecuba], as you crouch and you can scream poor that have rips and noisy having suffering for my dear deceased urban area and you may my killed father, We have lead them–torches having my personal wedding-nights, jumping white and you will dance flames, on your own honour, Hymen, Goodness off scorching attract! Performers, become! Loose their leaping feet, crazy which have drink of ecstasy! Glorify my dad’s happier fate! God Apollon, head so it holy ritual dance! In your temple-court, under your immortal laurel-forest, We the priestess ask your! Hymen, great goodness, Hymen, listen to! Already been and you may dancing, mommy, moving beside me; appeal the brand new Powers which have happy words, loudly chant your daughter’s relationship-tune! Extremely whirl and turn into inside finest ecstasy! «

Aristophanes, Birds 1720 (trans. O’Neill) (Greek comedy C5th to help you fourth B.C.) : «[A marriage track :] Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)! Rosy Eros (Love) on the wonderful wings stored the reins and you may directed the chariot; ‘twas he, who presided across the union regarding Zeus plus the happy Hera. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios!»

Aristophanes, Serenity 1316 ff : «[An ancient Greek marriage song (hymenaios) :] Trygaios (Trygaeus) : Come, wife, to the industries and you can seek, my personal beauty, to brighten and enliven my night. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)! Leader of one’s Chorus (singing) : Oh! thrice happy guy, who very well are entitled to their good fortune! Oh! Hymen! oh oh! Hymenaios! Chorus (singing) : Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Trygaios (singing) : Exactly what shall we do to her? Chorus (singing) : Just what shall we do in order to their unique? Trygaios (singing) : We will assemble their kisses. Chorus (singing) : We are going to collect their particular kisses. Commander of the Chorus (singing) : But already been, comrades, i that in the first row, let’s pick-up the fresh new groom and you will carry your inside achievements. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Trygaios (singing) : You shall have a superb family, no cares plus the best away from figs. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Commander of your own Chorus (singing) : The bridegroom’s fig is very good and thicker; brand new bride’s really delicate and you will delicate. Trygaios (singing) : When you find yourself food and you may drinking strong draughts of wines, continue steadily to recite: Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios, Hail, hail, my pals. The just who include myself shall features cakes aplenty.»

Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica 4. 1158 ff (trans. Rieu) (Greek unbelievable C3rd B.C miten tavata henkilГ¶kohtaisesti seeking arrangement.) : «[The newest Phaiakes (Phaeacians) commemorate the marriage out-of Iason (Jason) and you may Medea :] Then its temples wreathed which have leafy branches, it performed the brand new hymneia-track together beyond your wedding chamber for the clear cards out-of Orpheus’ lyre.»

C.) : «Kleio (Clio) the newest Mousa (Muse) fell in love with one, centered on Likymnios (Licymnius), and several believe Hymenaios (Hymenaeus) try their son

Antoninus Liberalis, Metamorphoses 23 (trans. Celoria) (Greek mythographer C2nd Good.D.) : «Magnes [King of Magnesia] . . . had a beneficial child, Hymenaios (Hymenaeus), respected by all-around to own their looks. Apollon watched the new chap and you may fell deeply in love with your and you may wouldn’t go out from Magnes.»