Of the powers which Of the powers which Yew bound into the five regents.
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2. Of the functions of Zeus, the chief regent."
And moreover he perceived that they needed a helm[1] to steer the world and the æons (of the sphere) so that they might not wreck it {the world} in their wickedness. He went into the Midst, drew forth a power out of the little Sabaōth (the Good) him of the Midst, and bound it to Zeus, because he is a good {regent}, so that he may steer them in his goodness. And he set thus established the circling of his order, that he should spend thirteen {? three} months in every æon confirming {it}, so that he may set free all the rulers over whom he cometh, from the evil (of their wickedness). And he gave him two æons (which are in face of those of Hermēs) for his dwelling.
3. The incorruptible names of the regents.
"I have told you for the first time the names of these five great rulers with which the men (of the world) are wont to call them. Hearken now then that I may tell you also their incorruptible names, which are:
Ōrimouth correspondeth to Kronos;
Mounichounaphōr correspondeth to Arēs;
Tarpetanouph correspondeth to Hermēs;
Chōsi correspondeth to Aphroditē;
Chōnbal correspondeth to Zeus.
These are their incorruptible names."
Definition: The helm of a boat or ship is the part that is used to steer it.