The adventures of Odysseus and the tale of Troy (1918)
Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972, Homer, Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955 · New York : Macmillan · leaf 169
thy weight need not be confused withthe others, but lies far beyond them. In this bout none of thePhaeacians can surpass thee/ And Odysseus, turning to the youths, said, Let who will, passthat throw. And if any of you would try with me in boxing orwrestling or even in the foot-race, let him stand… … AND THE TALE OF TROY shalt have something to tell thy friends when thou art in thineown land, we shall show thee the games in which we are mostskilful. For we Phaeacians are not perfect boxers or wrestlers,but we excel all in running and in dancing and in pulling withthe oar. Lo, now, ye dancers!…
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