17. HYMN TO THE DIOSKOUROI

Sing, clear-voiced Muse, of Kastor and Polydeukes
sons of Tyndareus, whom Olympian Zeus begot,
sons Queen Leda bore under the crown of Mount Taygetos,
overpowered in secret by the storm-cloud son of Kronos.
Hail, Tyndarids, riders of swift horses!