Of Poseidon, the great god, I begin to sing,
shaker of the earth and of the barren sea,
god of the sea who holds Helikon and wide Aigai.
A double honor did the gods allot to you, Earthshaker,
to be both tamer of horses and savior of ships.
Farewell, Poseidon, dark-haired holder of the earth,
and, blessed one, with a kindly heart help those on the sea.
-translated by Susan C. Shelmerdine