Psychomachia (Conflict of the Soul) by Prudentius, which describes the battles between female personifications of human virtues and vices.
From manuscript: Leyden, Universitatsbibliothek, Cod. Burmanni Q 3
9th century, probably from Northern France.
I have included an English translation of the poem for the 'Chastity against Lust' section.
Abraham and Lot
Chastity against Lust
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Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry
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Abraham and Lot
Chastity against Lust
Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry
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Prudentius' Psychomachia, 9th century, Cod. Burmanni Q 3
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