39. For Korybas

I call the greatest king of eternal
earth, richly blessed Korybas, like Ares,
whose face is terrible to look upon:
Korybas, who dwells in night and who quells
terrible fear. He assists by bringing
visions—Korybas, wandering alone,
two-natured god, lord, of many changing
forms. When stained blood-red by the two brothers
you followed the plan of Deo, exchanged
your holy body with a savage beast,
a dark and murky dragon. Hear my voice,
blessed one, and banish severe anger,
ceasing figments in a soul struck by need.