Sappho, Fragment 111 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric We) (Greek lyric C6th B.C.) : „For the higher this new roof–Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)!–arise, you carpenters–Hymenaios! the fresh new groom is originating.“

Maids of Troy, don their brightest clothing : started, and you may sing my personal marriage-track, hail the spouse Eros (Love) and you can Fate appoint for me personally!

Euripides, Trojan Female 310 ff (trans. Vellacott) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) : „Kassandra (Cassandra) [lamenting late Troy and also the enslavement of your own Troe! Flood brand new walls having holy light! Praise the fresh new Almighty Hymen (Hymenaeus), God of emnon, grasp away from my personal maiden flesh, King of Argos, grab me personally! Heaven's true blessing falls to your myself and drops for you. Listen to our cry away from praise, Hymen, Goodness off Relationships! Mother [Hekabe, Hecuba], as you crouch and you may shout weakened with rips and you will noisy having despair for my personal beloved inactive town and my personal murdered father, You will find lead all of them–torches to possess my personal marriage-nights, leaping white and you can dancing fire, on the honor, Hymen, God off hot notice! Performers, started! Loose your own jumping legs, nuts with wine of euphoria! Glorify my dad’s happy future! Jesus Apollon, direct so it holy routine dancing! On your own temple-legal, under your immortal laurel-tree, I the priestess ask you! Hymen, mighty goodness, Hymen, pay attention to! Been and you can dancing, mommy, dance with me; attraction the new Energies that have lucky words, loudly chant your daughter’s relationship-tune! Wildly whirl and be when you look at the finest euphoria! „

Aristophanes, Birds 1720 (trans. O’Neill) (Greek comedy C5th to last B.C.) : „[A wedding song :] Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)! Rosy Eros (Love) towards the wonderful wings kept the reins and you will directed brand new chariot; ’twas the guy, whom presided across the relationship regarding Zeus plus the fortunate Hera. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios!“

Aristophanes, Comfort 1316 ff : „[An old Greek relationships tune (hymenaios) :] Trygaios (Trygaeus) : Started, partner, on areas and you may search, my charm, in order to brighten and you may enliven my personal nights. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios (Hymenaeus)! Leader of your Chorus (singing) : Oh! thrice happy guy, exactly who very well have earned their good fortune! Oh! Hymen! oh oh! Hymenaios! Chorus (singing) : Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Trygaios (singing) : Exactly what will we do to their particular? Chorus (singing) : Exactly what will i do in order to her? Trygaios (singing) : We are going to collect seksikГ¤s mustat naiset their kisses. Chorus (singing) : We will gather their particular kisses. Leader of Chorus (singing) : But started, comrades, i who happen to be in the 1st row, let us pick-up this new bridegroom and you can bring your for the achievement. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Trygaios (singing) : You shall features an excellent household, zero cares and also the finest out-of figs. Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Chief of one’s Chorus (singing) : The brand new bridegroom’s fig is great and thick; brand new bride’s very delicate and delicate. Trygaios (singing) : While eating and consuming strong draughts out of drink, still repeat: Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios! Oh! Hymen! oh! Hymenaios, Hail, hail, my buddies. All the exactly who incorporate myself shall enjoys desserts aplenty.“

Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica cuatro. 1158 ff (trans. Rieu) (Greek unbelievable C3rd B.C.) : „[New Phaiakes (Phaeacians) enjoy the marriage regarding Iason (Jason) and Medea :] After that its temples wreathed with leafy branches, they carried out the hymneia-song together outside of the bridal chamber toward obvious notes out of Orpheus‘ lyre.“

C.) : „Kleio (Clio) brand new Mousa (Muse) fell so in love with a person, according to Likymnios (Licymnius), and many imagine Hymenaios (Hymenaeus) is actually their own son

Antoninus Liberalis, Metamorphoses 23 (trans. Celoria) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : „Magnes [Queen away from Magnesia] . . . got a great young man, Hymenaios (Hymenaeus), admired from the all around to own their appearance. Apollon spotted this new lad and you can fell deeply in love with your and you can won’t leave the house regarding Magnes.“