Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Oracle of Faunus. |
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Oracle of Faunus.
Uneasy at these Prodigies, the KingRepairs to Faunus' Oracle. From hence
All the Italian and Œnotrian Realms
In Doubts seek Answers: Hither when the Priest
Has brought his Off'rings, and in silent Night
Sleeps on spread Skins of fleecy Victims slain:
Unnumber'd Fantoms flutt'ring round He sees
In wondrous Forms, and various Voices hears:
These he consults, the future Fates to know,
From the superior Gods, and from the Pow'rs below,—
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