Iambe

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Iambe

girl who amused Demeter with bawdy stories. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 136]

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But Demeter, bringer of seasons and giver of perfect gifts, would not sit upon the bright couch, but stayed silent with lovely eyes cast down until careful Iambe placed a jointed seat for her and threw over it a silvery fleece.

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