But when once the earth has sucked up a dead man's blood, there is no way to raise him up.
AeschylusThey sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn
AeschylusATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (...) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice.
Aeschylus