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“I am going to sing to the Earth, universal Mother with solid foundations, venerable old woman, who nourishes what is on the surface of it. From you comes fecundity and fertility, O Sovereign !,and it is from you to give and take life from mortal men. Blessed is he to whom you, kindly, honor;he has everything in abundance ... august goddess, generous divinity! Hello, Mother of the Gods, spouse of the starry sky! Grant me a happy life as a reward for my singing!From now on I will remember you in the remaining songs.”

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