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.
8. Proud beasts do not set foot on it, and no lion prowls there.