Martianus Capella Simulacrum
De Nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii
5th century CE
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Mercury wished to marry, and the bride was Learning herself, and the wedding-gift was seven handmaids who each rose before the gods and delivered her whole discipline as a speech. Two others attended and were not permitted to speak, being mortal things. Which of the seven has business with your question?
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