I have come from Miletos to Latmos
on a white chariot
drawn by four snow-white horses,
all their trappings silver.
I sailed from Alexandria in a purple trireme
to perform sacred rites
sacrifices and libations
in honor of Endymion.
And here is it.
I now watch at
Endymion’s famous beauty.
Adapted from C. P. Cavafy, “Before the Statue of Endymion”
Pictures on the performance of Gruppo Danze Antiche @ Roemerfest 2013. Shot with D800 + 70-200 VR-II
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