The Brethren.
Topics: classic
Slumber and Sleep, two brethren ordain'd by the gods to their service, Were by Prometheus implored, comfort to give to his race; But though so light to the gods, too heavy for man was their burden, We in their slumber find sleep, we in their sleep meet with death.
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"Slumber and Sleep, two brethren ordain'd by the gods to their service,..."
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