To Selene (Moon) Hear, Goddess queen, diffusing silver…
““To Selene (Moon) Hear, Goddess queen, diffusing silver light, bull-horn'd and wand'ring thro' the gloom of Night. With stars surrounded, and with circuit wide Night's torch extending, thro' the heav'ns you ride: Female and Male with borrow'd rays you shine, and now full-orb'd, now tending to decline. Mother of ages, fruit-producing Moon [Mene], whose amber orb makes Night's reflected noon: Lover of horses, splendid, queen of Night, all-seeing pow'r bedeck'd with starry light. Lover of vigilance, the foe of strife, in peace rejoicing, and a prudent life: Fair lamp of Night, its ornament and friend, who giv'st to Nature's works their destin'd end. Queen of the stars, all-wife Diana hail! Deck'd with a graceful robe and shining veil; Come, blessed Goddess, prudent, starry, bright, come moony-lamp with chaste and splendid light, Shine on these sacred rites with prosp'rous rays, and pleas'd accept thy suppliant's mystic praise.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lyrical hymn to Selene celebrates the moon’s radiant influence over night, invoking celestial beauty and divine guardianship.
In simple terms: The poem praises the moon’s silver light and protective power.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate nocturnal wonder.
Themes
mythology
nature
beauty
night
divinity
Mood
mysterious
reverent
Type
Night:1
Starry:1
Night Reflected:0
Starry Light:0
Selene Moon:1
When to use this quote
- nighttime walks
- star‑gazing
- creative writing
- rituals
Key Concepts
poetry
astronomy
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does moon symbolism affect mood?
- What personal qualities does the moon represent?
A Different Perspective
Mythic language may be obscure to modern readers.