Ancient Greek Lyrics

Folksongs

Authors and Anonymous Works of Indefinite Period 244 Folksongs The Owl Send the screaming owl of night away from our land, away from our people. Send the contemptible bird to our enemy’s fleet of quick ships. Aging Lover’s Appeal* Please—keep old age away a while longer, O beautiful Aphrodite. Dawn What happened to you? Don’t betray me, I beg you. Before he comes, get up from the bed so you won’t hurt yourself or me. I am unhappy! It is already day. Don’t you see the light in the window? The Sun Shine on us, friendly sun. * Diehl attributes this song to Alkman. Sappho ...