Question

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Read the Sirens’ song again from Book 12 of the Odyssey. Using your own words, rewrite the song to sound more modern. As you interpret the song and rewrite it, you will apply the word skills that you practiced in this section. Use your understanding of the words in context to rewrite this song in a modern form. "'Oh stay, O pride of Greece! Ulysses, stay! Oh cease thy course, and listen to our lay! Blest is the man ordain'd our voice to hear, The song instructs the soul, and charms the ear. Approach! thy soul shall into raptures rise! Approach! and learn new wisdom from the wise! We know whate'er the kings of mighty name Achieved at Ilion in the field of fame; Whate'er beneath the sun's bright journey lies. Oh stay, and learn new wisdom from the wise!'

Answer 1

This was kind of tricky, but it's my best "translation."

Oh stay pride of Greece! Ulysses, stay! Oh stop your way and listen to our cry! Blessed is the man ordered to hear our voice, The song teaches the soul, and charms the ear. Approach! Your soul will rise into joy! Approach! And learn new wisdom from the wise! We know what the kings of mighty name achieved at llion in the field of fame; Beneath the sun’s brightness journey lies. Oh stay, and learn new wisdom from the wise!

Answer 2

Ulysses, the pride of Greece, please take a break from your long journey.
Stop here and listen to us.
Only the blessed man can hear our charming songs that will give you new insight.
You’ll be elated as you take in our wisdom.
We know all about the fame earned by mighty kings in the Trojan War.
Our songs will give you new wisdom.
Stop here. Stay here.