Prayer to Priapus

Companion of Nymphs, companion of Bacchus, Priapus, Whom Dione appointed God of lush forests, honoured in Lesbos and verdant Thasos, worshipped by the Lydians whose land is crossed by seven rivers and who built a temple to You in Your Hypaepan homeland, come to me, protector of Bacchus, beloved of Dryads, and hear my humble prayers. Relieve me of a guilty conscience, forgive my venial offense and when Fortuna next smiles on me, praises and thanksgiving I shall offer You. A goat with gilt horns, the finest of his herd, I shall bring to Your altars.