183) As of August 2021, 11% of articles in all Wikipedias belong to the English-language edition. Hermes : Because of their wrath against the Greeks, they [the gods] have located Polemos [Daimon of War] in the house they occupied themselves and have given him full power to do with you exactly as he pleases; then they went as high up as ever they could, so as to see no more of your fights and to hear no more of your prayers. ", Pseudo-Hyginus, Fabulae 183 (trans. I am now going to bring the table and thus be my own slave. Trygaios : Then go and sacrifice the sheep in the house, cut off the legs and bring them here; thus the carcase will be saved for the Khoregos (Choregus). She was also the spring-time goddess of green pastures (nomia in Greek). Hierokles (as before) : What! Found inside(eye-reen, eye-ree-nee) From Greek eirene, 'peace'. Borne by a minor deity of Greek mythology, the goddess of peace and wealth, who is usually depicted as a ... . Following Napoleon's fall, the statue was bought by Ludwig I of Bavaria. their husbands will give them some this evening. 8. 'Tis not the Sibyl who spoke it. to C1st A.D.) : Found inside – Page 174... have a content that the research on Eastern mythologies seems to confirm . ... the ancient Greek mythical genealogies , also presenting genuine contents ... The Horae were minor goddesses and nymphs and according to Greek Mythology were the daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods and Themis, the Titan goddess of justice and order. ", Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. Greek Mythology is the set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals of Ancient Greeks. : Found inside – Page 1307or Goddess of Bridesmaids Juno Pronuba (Roman) Goddess of Burials, Corpses, ... and to the Greeks as Eirene Goddess of Profit Laverna (Roman) Goddess of ... Found inside – Page 131Irene, or Eirene in Greek mythology, takes her name from one of the three Horae, a goddess of the seasons, but also a goddess of fate. Eirene's function was ... Let the world near and far dread Aeneas' people, and any land unafraid of Rome love her. Hierokles (Hierocles) (approaching): What sacrifice is this? Sculpture by Pirro Ligorio 1555, Parco dei Mostri (Monster Park), Lazio, Italy. Found insideEirene was the Greek goddess of peace. Irina Meaning: Peace Origin: Greek Pronunciation: ee REE nah Description: Irina is a popular girls' name of Greek ... It depicts the goddess carrying a child with her left arm—Plutus, the god of plenty and son of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Hearken, you folk, this is her complaint. Trygaios : You have thrown it? In classical art the goddess usually appears in the company of her two sister Horai bearing the fruits of the seasons. Unlike other Titans, Themis was worshipped at cult sites across the Greek world. depicts the goddess’ liberation from the cavern in which the fierce god of war had immured her. Far from their path they hold proud Hybris (Insolence), fierce-hearted mother of full-fed Koros (Corus, Disdain) . Found inside – Page 91The most famous of the pre–Greek mythical figures was Athena. ... names that live on in Greek antiquity: Ariadne, Atlas, Achilleus, Eirene (goddess, ... Found insideFrom the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's ... Hora, plural Horae, in Greco-Roman mythology, any one of the personifications of the seasons and goddesses of natural order; in the Iliad they were the custodians of the gates of Olympus. The details about her birth were always questioned, as she was born in May, and do the math, that's nine month after August- in which her mother would still be up in the living world. Aristophanes’ comedy Eirene (421 B.C.) Found inside – Page 74Iphigenia In Greek mythology Iphigenia was a beautiful maiden offered as a sacrifice, but snatched ... Irene, or Eirene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Melanthios (Melanthius) will arrive on the market last of all; they'll say, ‘no more eels, all sold!’ and then he'll start groaning and exclaiming as in his monologue of Medea, ‘I am dying, I am dying! the libation! ", Pindar, Olympian Ode 4. So that our vineyards, our young fig-tree woods and all our plantations hail thee with delight and smile at thy coming . ", Anonymous, Epigram (trans. What does eirene mean? to C1st A.D.) : The day hateful to Lamakhos (Lamachus) has come. This oracle threatens our meat. Found insideThere were three: Eunomia (Harmony), Dyke (Justice), and Eirene (Peace). They regulated the seasons, assuring that summer followed spring, and autumn, ... Eirene Greek goddess of peace was said to be the daughter of Zeus and Themis. The figure of Eirene or Pax occurs mostly on coins, and she is there represented as a youthful female, holding in her left arm a cornucopia and in her right hand an olive branch or the staff of Hermes. ", Aristophanes, Peace 519 ff : When the shepherd feeds and pens his kids four more times and the grasslands whiten with four fresh dews, Janus should be worshipped and gentle Concordia (Concord), Salus Romana (Safety of Rome) and the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace).". Trygaios : Let us pray, then, as soon as we can. In Greek mythology, Eirene (Greek: Ειρηνη, "peace") is one of the Horae and is the goddess of peace. Roman equivalent Pax. to C1st A.D.) . Plutus was the personification of wealth in Greek mythology. proper noun. She was one of the three Horai (Horae), deities of the seasons and keepers of the gates of heaven. . Other attributes are the cornucopia, the olive branch, Hermes’ staff, and ears of corn on her head. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) In his most common origin story, he was one of two children born to Demeter and her human lover Iasion after their tryst in a freshly-plowed field. I take this fire-brand first and plunge it into the water. : Give your orders, direct us, for or swear to work this day without ceasing, until with the help of our levers and our engines we have drawn back into light the greatest of all goddesses [Eirene, goddess of peace], her to whom the olive is so dear . From thee came all blessings. Don't you know all that a man should know, who is distinguished for his wisdom and inventive daring? 2; Plut. Servant (returning) : Well then, here I am. The Athenians had a high regard for Eirene and had erected altars in her honour. Eunomia was one of the Horae, goddesses of the seasons and the keepers of the gates of heaven. Will anything that a wise man ought to know escape you? . "[In this comedy-play Polemos (Polemus, War) traps Eirene (Irene, Peace) in a pit :] Page, Vol. The Horae are the personifications of the cycle of death and rebirth and sometimes credited with social order; her sisters are Dike (Justice) and Eunomia (Order). The book tells the fascinating stories of the gods' rise to power on Mount Olympus and of their frequent clashes with larger-than-life heroes. p. 138. is the moment when freed of quarrels and fighting, we should rescue sweet Eirene (Peace) and draw her out of this pit, before some other pestle prevents us. What gentle fragrance comes from thy bosom, gentle as freedom from military duty, as the most dainty perfumes! : Hierokles : Where is the table? 121 (2b)) (Greek Epic C3rd B.C.) Wolkow have produced an accurate and elegant translation accompanied by rich commentary. hail to thee, Opora, and thee, Theoria! Found inside – Page 156Irene F From Greek eirene 'peace'. In Greek mythology Irene was a minor goddess who personified peace. The name was taken up in the English-speaking world ... Hierokles : The libation. "Ares [war personified] allot them their wages in his scales, and rest again from chilling warfare, and send Eirene (Irene, Peace) with her prosperity to men! . Mighty Eirene (Peace)! . . For the Roman goddess, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eirene_(goddess)&oldid=1032907013, Articles having different image on Wikidata and Wikipedia, Pages using sidebar with the child parameter, Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 July 2021, at 11:07. Olympus was a place. She was associated with the internal stability of a state, including the enactment of good laws and the maintenance of civil order. Servant : Come, give me the water, so that I may sprinkle these people. "Caesar calmed the storm of war and the clash of shields [i.e. : Aristophanes, Peace 205 ff (trans. Servant : I am sure, and the proof of it is that we have flooded them with lustral water and they have not budged an inch. : Euphorion of Chalcis, Fragments (trans. [1.2] THEMIS (Pindar Olympian Ode 13). (To Eirene) Oh! Hermes : And how could she speak to the spectators? wretched mortals, oh, you idiots! ", Greek Lyric V Anonymous, Fragment 1021 (from Theogorus the Metochite, Miscellany) : that's done. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) you are so ignorant you don't understand the will of the gods and you make a treaty, you, who are men, with apes, who are full of malice? Ring your coiffured hair with Actium's laurels, Pax (Peace); be present, and gentle the whole world. This is because in times of peace people have the opportunity to plough the fields and make and sell, goods and services. 18. Worship, adore the goddess for restoring you so many blessings. Greek Marble Statue (Roman Copy) C4th B.C. Servant : Oh! depicts the goddess’ liberation from the cavern in which the fierce god of war had immured her.A statue by Cephisodotus (first half of the fourth century B.C.) He role as the goddess of peace was so important, in fact, that the modern Greek word for peace is “Eirini,” which is derived from the name of this goddess. Lean-spun song has led me to the Ara Pacis (Altar of Peace). The figure of Eirene or Pax occurs mostly on coins, and she is there represented as a youthful female, holding in her left arm a cornucopia and in her right hand an olive branch or the staff of Hermes. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) In Greek art she was portrayed as a young woman with the infant Plutus, god of wealth, in her arms. Chorus (singing) : Hail! Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) 3 (trans. Servant : Aye, very favourable, oh, loved and mighty Eirene (Peace)! Found insideGreek An Oread, or mountain Nymph, daughter of Gaia. ... The Greek goddess of peace, Eirene, holds the infant Plutus, god of wealth, in this Roman copy of a ... 72. This is the moment to drain a cup in honour of the Agathos Daimon (Good Genius). She is said sometimes to be the daughter of … Athenian Red Figure Vase Painting C5th B.C. Vellacott) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) Hesiod, Theogony 901 ff (trans. Hierokles : What oracle ordered you to burn these joints of mutton in honour of the gods? Found inside – Page 119IRENE Greek : “ peace . ” Eirene , the original version of this name , was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology . Eirena , Eirene , Erena , Erene , Ireen ... . ", Aristophanes, Peace 965 ff : 700 ff (trans.Boyle) (Roman poetry C1st B.C. (To the Servant) Cut away. For other occurances of the name "Eirene", click here. "[After the release of Eirene (Peace) from the pit, sacrifices are prepared in her honour :] Trygaios (to the Servant who has returned with a sheep and a vase of water): Come, seize the basket and take the lustral water and hurry to circle round the altar [of Eirene] to the right. Huzza! I have none such at home. vi. She was one of the three Horae, deities of the … Its smoke blinds poor Stilbides. the wood catches. After the victory of Timotheus over the Lacedaemonians, altars were erected to her at Athens at the public expense.1 Her statue at Athens stood by the side of that of Amphiaraus, carrying in its arms Plutus, the god of wealth,2 and another stood near that of Hestia in the Prytaneion.3, At Rome too, where peace (Pax) was worshiped, she had a magnificent temple, which was built by the emperor Vespasian.4. Eirene (Peace) is rescued from the pit where she had been trapped by Polemos (War) :] Poseidon and Melantheia had a daughter named Eirene. 709 ff (trans.Boyle) (Roman poetry C1st B.C. Emma Stafford conducts case-studies of deified 'abstractions', such as Peitho (Persuasion), Eirene (Peace) and Hygieia (Health). She also considers general questions of Greek psychology, such as why so many of these figures were female. Heave away, heave! those who invoke the goddess Dike (Justice)] to strangers and to the men of the land, and go not aside from what is just, their city flourishes, and the people prosper in it: Eirene (Irene, Peace), the nurse of children, is abroad in their land, and all-seeing Zeus never decrees cruel war against them. Trygaios : Let us beware lest the cursed Kerberos (Cerberus) prevent us even from the nethermost hell from delivering the goddess by his furious howling, just as he did when on earth. ... εἰρήνῃ ειρηνην ειρήνην εἰρήνην ειρηνης ειρήνης εἰρήνης eirene eirēnē eirḗne eirḗnē eirḗnei eirḗnēi eirenen eirēnēn eirḗnen eirḗnēn eirenes eirēnēs eirḗnes eirḗnēs. Eirene (/aɪˈriːniː/; Greek: Εἰρήνη, Eirēnē, [eːrɛ́ːnɛː], lit. Hesiod, Theogony 901 ff (trans. Make excellent commodities flow to our markets, fine heads of garlic, early cucumbers, apples, pomegranates and nice little cloaks for the slaves; make them bring geese, ducks, pigeons and larks from Boiotia (Boeotia) and baskets of eels from Lake Kopais (Copais); we shall all rush to buy them, disputing their possession with Morykhos (Morychus), Teleas, Glauketes (Glaucetes) and every other glutton. Grant) (Roman mythographer C2nd A.D.) : Article created on Monday, March 3, 1997. 121 (2b)) (Greek Epic C3rd B.C.) Greek Mythology. "Peace." . Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) Chorus (singing) : You, who remain here, get chopped wood and everything needed for the sacrifice ready. Let there be no enemies, no cause for triumph; you'll give our leaders more glory than war. . i. : Anonymous, Epigram (trans. . Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. EIRENE (Irene) was the goddess of peace and the season of spring. All honour to you I your glory Trygaios (returning with a table) : Wait. Eirene was the goddess of peace and the season of spring. How beautiful is thy face! Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. Add your incense, priests, to the flames of Peace, let a white victim tumble with drenched brow. 8. In Roman mythology, she is equated with Pax. Found inside – Page 144Recycling Myths Ana Raquel Fernandes, José Pedro Serra, ... The protagonist of the short story is the Greek goddess Eirene, the Peace goddess. Main Article: Persephone. Leader of the Chorus : Come hither all! Eirene (peace) In Greek mythology, goddess of peace and wealth, daughter of Zeus and Themis; called Pax by the Romans. Cause the Greeks once more to taste the pleasant beverage of friendship and temper all hearts with the gentle feeling of forgiveness. In Greek mythology, Echidna ( / ɪˈkɪdnə /; Greek: Ἔχιδνα, "She-Viper") was a monster, half-woman and half-snake, who lived alone in a cave. : Servant : Yes, let us pray. Theoi Project © Copyright 2000 - 2017 Aaron J. Atsma, Netherlands & New Zealand, (Hesiod Theogony 901, Apollodorus 1.13, Orphic Hymn 43, Hyginus Fab. The statue is an allegory for Plenty (i.e., Plutus) prospering under the protection of Peace; it constituted a public appeal to good sense. . Eirene (also Irene), in Greek mythology, the goddess of peace and either the nurse or mother of Plutus, the god of wealth. Trygaios : Wise Homer has also said: ‘He who delights in the horrors of civil war has neither country nor laws nor home.’ What noble words! . They flourish continually with good things, and do not travel on ships, for the grain-giving earth bears them fruit. Nep. 113) (Greek elegiac C1st B.C.) You see yourselves freed from battles and all their horrors of bloodshed. Found inside – Page 133Dorinda Greek Gift of God, beautiful one Dorris, Dorice, A Dorian woman, ... repeated voice Efterpi Greek Pretty in face Effie, Teppi Eirene Greek Peace ... Jean-Pierre Vernant delineates a compelling new vision of ancient Greece that takesus far from the calm and familiar images of Polykleitos and the Parthenon, and reveals a culture ofslavery, of blood sacrifice, of perpetual and ritualized ... ", Orphic Hymn 43 to the Horae (trans. 113) (Greek elegiac C1st B.C.) : ", Euripides, Suppliant Women 484 ff (trans. Hierokles : To whom are you sacrificing? ", Aristophanes, Peace 205 ff (trans. Fairclough) (Roman bucolic C1st B.C.) Goddess of Peace . "And with a heart unsullied labours for Eirene (Irene, Peace), the city's friend. 72. Oldfather) (Greek historian C1st B.C.) Eunomia, Dike and Eirene], decked in their wreaths, have given the glory of the victor's triumph for supreme valour in the sacred games. Found inside – Page 504... 'Justice' and Eirene, 'Peace', who in turn are fitting daughters of Themis, as they all refer to a society in which people can prosper thanks to the ... Sometimes also she appears in the act of burning a pile of arms, or carrying corn-ears in her hand or upon her head. Hierokles : The tongue is cut separately. Trygaios : Listen, good folk! The most popular Greek Mythology figures include Greek Gods like Zeus, Poseidon & Apollo, Greek Goddesses like Aphrodite, Hera & … Quick, pour the libation, and give me some of the inwards. And I praise this goddess; for she honours a city that reposes in a life of quiet, and augments the admired beauty of its houses, so that they surpass in prosperity the neighbours who are their rivals), nor yet to engender it. ", Ovid, Fasti 1. Dictionary Thesaurus Examples ... (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. Eirene (1) Peace The personification of the goddess, Peace; the daughter of Zeus and Themis ; one of the Horae , i.e. Origin: Flower name; also Greek. Found inside – Page 44In Greek mythology, GAIA was the personification of the Earth Mother. ... Eirene was the daughter of ZEUS and THEMIS, a TITAN goddess. (astronomy) Short for 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid. Timoth. Trygaios : Oh! All peoples of Greece, now is the time or never, for you to help each other. Perrin) (Greek historian C1st to C2nd A.D.) : Here are the legs, place them upon the altar. : Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 5. Trygaios : . Eirene The Greek Peace Goddess Areas of Influence: Eirene was the Greek peace Goddess. . Her name translates to the word peace, and she is located on the island of Crete. 16 ff (trans. In this guise she was identified with the Demeter and Tykhe (Tyche), the goddesses of agricultural bounty. I have let those hidden in the beet escape me!’ And won't we laugh? ((lacuna)) Then Eirene (Irene, Peace) is . ", Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 5. 8. [3] The copy in the Glyptothek was originally in the collection of the Villa Albani in Rome but was looted and taken to France by Napoleon I. She is also the patroness of wealth and prosperity. Under thy rule we had a thousand delicious enjoyments at our beck; thou wert the husbandman's wheaten cake and his safeguard. Her sisters were Eunomia (Good Order) and Dike (Justice). [3], Although the statue is now lost, it was copied in marble by the Romans; one of the best surviving copies is in the Munich Glyptothek. Hush the noise of battle, be a true Lysimakha (Lysimache) to us. Trygaios : Silence! EIRENE (Irene) was the goddess of peace and the season of spring. Cambridge University Press. Eirene, commonly known in English as Peace, was one of the Horae and is the personification of peace in Greek mythology. Heave away, heave! Hermes : Because they have afforded you an opportunity for peace more than once, but you have always preferred war . (i. . (He is about to go into the house.) Myths & Legends []. Servant : Receive it, greatly honoured mistress, and behave not like the courtesans, who half open the door to entice the gallants, draw back when they are stared at, to return once more if a man passes on. Fairclough) (Roman bucolic C1st B.C.) She was associated with the internal stability of a state, including the enactment of good laws and the maintenance of civil order. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) How sweet thy breath! thou art the sole support of those who spend their lives tilling the earth. Trygaios : It's not roasted enough. Trygaios : Mind your own business, friend! . EIRE′NE (Eirênê). She is shown gazing maternally at Plutus, who is looking back at her trustingly. Greek Mythology. Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. Found inside – Page 206PAX Pax (or Eirene) The Roman goddess of peace. In Greek mythology she was one of the HORAE. Pegasus The winged horse which, in Greek mythology, ... In Greek Mythology Eirene (or Irene) was the daughter of Zeus and Themis and one of 3 Horai: Goddesses of the seasons and the keepers of the gates of heaven. . Found insideComplemented by more than one thousand full-color illustrations and photographs, a detailed survey of creation stories and myths from around the world ranges from ancient Egyptian dieties to the myths of the pre-Columbian cultures of the ... How regularly they align the plants! Perrin) (Greek historian C1st to C2nd A.D.) : Ovid, Fasti 1. to C1st A.D.) : Virgil, Georgics 2. : Ovid, Fasti 1. Aug 12, 2017 - History Eirene, or Irene, one of the Horae, was the personification of peace, and was depicted in art as a beautiful young woman carrying a cornucopia, ... Eirene. For myself, I mean to go back to the entrails and the cakes. Found inside – Page 97Eirene (Peace) in the Ancient Greek Mythology and Religion. ... of an introduction: In a world insisting to live without myths or, as it has been observed, ... Eirene's name is the Greek word for peace (eirênê) but it is also closely connected with the word for spring (eiar, eiarinos). Olympus was aplace located in Greece were other greek goddesses and gods live. 13 (trans. Are there any good men? "Next he [Zeus] married bright Themis (Divine Law) who bare the Horai (Horae, Seasons), and Eunomia (Good Order), Dike (Justice), and blooming (thallô) Eirene (Irene, Peace), who mind the works of mortal men. At Rome too, where peace (Pax) was worshipped, she had a magnificent temple, which was built by the emperor Vespasian. 879 ff : 709 ff (trans.Boyle) (Roman poetry C1st B.C. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : Eirene is the Greek goddess of peace, and was numbered among the Horae. ", Greek Lyric V Anonymous, Fragments 101 (from Stobaeus, Anthology) (trans. thy return overwhelms us with joy. She was also the spring-time goddess of green pastures (nomia in Greek). "Daughters of Zeus and Themis, Horai (Horae) bright, Dike (Justice), and blessed Eirene (Irene, Peace) and Eunomia (Lawfulness) right. When far from thee, my ardent wish to see my fields again made me pine with regret. The revolutionary classical scholar Jane Ellen Harrison pieces together the origins of early Greek religion in this seminal 1927 work. ", Ovid, Fasti 3. Vellacott) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) (The Servant goes into the house with the sheep.) why art thou silent? . Campbell) (Greek lyric B.C.) Trygaios (coming out of his hiding-place) : . 16 ff (trans. 6 ff : 2 (trans. Cim. The English Wikipedia is the English-language edition of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Eirene spreads a special magical optimism wherever she goes. Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. The goddess of peace. . It was founded on 15 January 2001 as Wikipedia's first edition and, as of June 2021, has the most articles of any edition, at 6,352,901. All is as quiet as if Eirene (Peace) had been reigning for a century. Magical Gift. "With Themis, the daughter of Ouranos (Uranus, Heaven), he [Zeus] fathered his daughters the Horai (Horae), by name Eirene (Irene), Eunomia, and Dike. [4], This article is about the Greek goddess. "Listen, Moirai (Moirae, Fates) ... hear our prayers ... send us rose-bloomed Eunomia (Good Order) and her bright-throned sisters Dike (Justice) and garland-wearing Eirana (Eirene, Peace), and make this city forget its heavy-hearted misfortunes. ((lacuna)) for mortals. Eirene. A complete bibliography of the translations quoted on this page. What is your next bidding? the tail is showing favourable omens. Pax (Peace) [Eirene] suckles Ceres (Grain) [Demeter], Ceres child of Pax. Sometimes also she appears in the act of burning a pile of arms, or carrying corn-ears in her hand or upon her head. . hail! 700 ff (trans.Boyle) (Roman poetry C1st B.C. 13.) Faith! . The Name Game. Eirene. (To the Servant) Take the knife and slaughter the sheep like a finished cook. Oh! Found inside – Page 2343 Irenology: “as the science that studies peace, has been present since the origins of humanity. In Greek mythology, Eirene was the daughter of Zeus, ... (Eirene whispers into Hermes' ear.) Heave away, heave! Vespas. Hierokles (to the Servant) : Pour out also for me and give me some of this meat. 425 ff (trans. Name Related Names Related Ratings Comments Namesakes Name Days. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. Come, let everyone go and till the earth, singing the Paian (Paean). Heave away, heave! 183). Statues of the goddess often depict her as a maiden holding the infant Ploutos (Plutus) (Wealth) in her arms. With her come Opora (Late-Summer) and Theoria (Embassy). Yet these blessings we viciously neglect, embrace wars; man with man, city with city fights, the strong enslaves the weak. Campbell) (Greek lyric B.C.) And they earnestly desire land for ploughing, abandoning the martial trumpet. Select Papyri III, No. Eirene. 9 ; Paus. Gender Feminine. to what god are you offering it? These are the wishes, mighty goddess, which we pray thee to grant. Aristophanes’ comedy Eirene (421 B.C.) Along with Thamyris, he was considered the inventor of boyhood love. 8629: Eirene and Plutos. In Greek mythology, Eirene was the embodiment of peace. Her opposite number was Polemos (War). . Neither famine nor disaster ever haunt men who do true justice; but light-heartedly they tend the fields which are all their care. Kephisodotos, Roman copy of Greek original c. 370 BC. Yoke the oxen, put the seed beneath the ploughed earth. 3 : ", Plutarch, Life of Cimon 13. Click the link and check the THIRD Edition of the #1 Baby Names Book. ", Pausanias, Description of Greece 1. "Open of yourselves, you doors, for mightly Ploutos (Plutus, Wealth) will enter in, and with Ploutos comes jolly Euphrosyne (Mirth) and gentle Eirene (Irene, Peace). 5 (trans. Trygaios (to the Servant) : Keep quiet.--(Aloud) Look after the roasting and keep your hands of the meat. Come, labourers, merchants, workmen, artisans, strangers, whether you be domiciled or not, islanders, come here, Greeks of all countries, come hurrying here with picks and levers and ropes! Leader of the Chorus (to Eirene) : Oh, thou, whom men of standing desired and who art good to husbandmen, I have gazed upon thee with delight; and now I go to greet my vines, to caress after so long an absence the fig trees I planted in my youth. Found insideEirene with the infant Pluto (ca. 370 B.C. ; copy) Eirene (Latin, Irene) Greek goddess of peace, daughter of Zeus and Themis, andone of the*Horae.
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