Mythology & Folklore

Powerful Jove, that of bright stars

by Thomas Campion 1567–1620

From The Lords' Masque (1613)

Mythology & Folklore

Powerful Jove, that of bright stars,
Now hast made men fit for wars,
Thy power in these statues prove
And make them women fit for love.

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The Lords' Masque (1613)

MLA

Campion, Thomas. “Powerful Jove, that of bright stars.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/campion/144/.

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Campion, Thomas. “Powerful Jove, that of bright stars.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/campion/144/.

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