To Zeus, a brief prayer for rain by Anonymous
Great Zeus, Son of Kronos,
Most High, Father of Gods and Men,
Protector of Strangers, Good Counselor
Hear my prayer, and bestow your blessings
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Zeus Kataibates, Cloud Gatherer,
You descended upon Danae as a shower of golden rain.
Rain now upon your parched children, Ombrios,
Water more precious than gold.
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Our dry lips praise you, Great Zeus,
In hope of this blessed moisture.
Anonymous, 3/24/02, With the aid of Apollon and the Muses