English poem
Iliad I. 528-539
by George E. Merkley (1865–1904)
Spake the son of Kronos, the while with his dark brows nodding assent— Straightway ambrosial locks did stream from the head of the Sovereign, How at that nod did mighty Olympus shake to its centre! Then they did part there, these two having secretly counciled together, She from the heights of shining Olympus plunged into the deep sea Zeus to his palace went, and the gods all at one accord moving, Rose from their seats together, and stood at sight of their great Sire— None durst abide his coming—then Zeus in their midst, going straightway, Sat on his throne: but Heré had seen all, and knew what had happened, Knew that silver-foot Thetis had been with her husband entreating— Thetis, that child of the old Sea Man, had held with him council— With heart-cutting words she spake, the son of Kronos addressing.