“Ye sons of Atreus and ye well-armed Greeks, We call for two of the most skilled to strive For these, by striking with the lifted fist; And he to whom Apollo shall decree The victory, acknowledged by you all, Shall have this sturdy mule to lead away. The vanquished takes this goblet as his meed.”

He spake. A warrior strong and huge of limb, Skilled in the cestus, named Epeius, son Of Panopeus, rose at the word, and laid His hand upon the sturdy mule, and said:⁠—