Which two pairs of lines in this excerpt from Homer's Iliad contain epithets about Helen? To Helen's bed the gods alone assign
Hermione, to extend the regal line;
A golden distaff gave to Helen's hand;
And that rich vase, with living sculpture wrought,
He ceased; a gush of grief began to rise:
Fast streams a tide from beauteous Helen's eyes;
At Helen's beck prepare the room of state;
Beneath an ample portico they spread
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In this suspense bright Helen graced the room;
Before her breathed a gale of rich perfume.
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