The Frogs: Invocation to the Muses

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Melpomene

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Teller of dark tales

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Polyhymnia

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Chanter of chased and sacred hymns

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Erato

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Brazier of love, patron of lovers

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Terpsichore

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Maker of dance

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Calliope

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Singer of epic deeds

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Urania

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Searcher of starry nights

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Thalia

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Producer of joy and laughter

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Euterpe

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Weaver of music, spinner of songs

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Clio

[DIONYSOS, spoken]
Recounter of history

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Oh Muses, gather together, inspire us!

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And the contest began! Well, as you can imagine, it was thrilling! I found myself wavering bеtween them. First, dazzled by Shaw's freshnеss and wisdom. Then, overwhelmed by Shakespeare's sheer humanity. Until finally, the topic was life and death. Bernard jumped in first to give us his fiery, literally, fiery speech from Saint Joan, which moved us all with its passion and eloquence. But then Will responded, with his psalm from Cymbeline...