Eusebius Riddle 3: De demone
ALEXANDRAREIDER
Date: Mon 27 Dec 2021Original text:
Incola sum patriae, cum sim miserabilis exul.
Vinco viros fortes, (1) sed rursum vincor ab imis,
Abiectoque. Potentes sunt mihi regna potestas.
Est locus in terris sed ludo in sedibus altis.
Translation:
I am a resident of a country, although I am a miserable exile.
I conquer strong men, but in return I am conquered by the lowest,
And though I am cast out, rulers, kingdoms, power are mine.
My place is on the earth but I play among the lofty seats.
On the demon
Notes:
(1) Glossed in the manuscripts with the explanation: “that is, the kings and emperors of the world."
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