Hymn to Zeus

by Lady Bella Sundancer

Hail Zeus, Lord Father
Overlord, Underlord, Lord before and after
Pray for us sinners
When we stray from our true will
Father of everything, you are jovial and lusty
Yet your pot of thunderbolts waits
Ready to spot an indiscretion
Mighty and strong you rove far and wide
Searching the nymphs for your pretty new bride
Father of many, none could count all your children
Vast as the snows and many as the mountains
Your seed is sown and grows a plentiful field
No farmer could want a better yield
Hide and seek with Hera, you are cunning
For who would wed a cow? None but you
Marching with the armies, tending the fields
Watching your peoples, your rule is vast
All have no fear under your care
You are a just and fair ruler
You protect your children with a firm hand
Great Father, we ask for your protection
From fear, ruin, and an uneasy spirit