"Arês surpassing in might, who weigh the chariot down,
Who wear a helmet of gold and possess a spirit of strength,
Shield-bearing saviour of cities, clothed in armour of bronze,
Whose mighty hand unwearied wields a spear that is strong,
Olympos' bulwark, father of Victory skilful in war,
You who bring help to Themis, you who are tyrant to foes,
You who are leader of humans who cherish justice most,
Sceptred king of valour who whirl a fire-bright orb-
Amongst the portents of heaven that wander along seven paths,
Where blazing colts keep you for ever beyond the third rim of the sky!"