2. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.
3. Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness.
4. Far from human dwellings they cut a shaft, in places untouched by human feet; far from other people they dangle and sway.
5. The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;
6. lapis lazuli comes from its rocks, and its dust contains nuggets of gold.
7. No bird of prey knows that hidden path, no falcon’s eye has seen it.