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Ζεῦ τέλειε: Compare P. 1.67: Ζεῦ τέλει᾽. The special cult is supposed to have been brought from Corinth to her daughter, Syracuse, and thence to Aitna.

αἰδῶ δίδοι: Moderation is needed in this flood of prosperity. The poem closes with a wish for singer and for victor, as does O. 1. The poet wishes for himself a happy discharge of his perplexing task (ἐκνεῦσαι), for the victor the enjoyment of the fruits of his victory, which can only be assured by αἰδώς.


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