——— The Gladness of Nature Is this a time to be cloudy and sad,      When our mother Nature laughs around; When even the de

time to be cloudy and sad,     When our mother Nature laughs around; When even the deep blue heavens look glad,     And gla

volcano, and went wandering among the fields, looking for her child. When morning broke, and she had found no trace of Pros

t earth grieved with the mother for the loss of beautiful Proserpine. When the starving people came to Ceres and begged her

Into the moonlight,     Whiter than snow, Waving so flower-like      When the winds blow! Into the starlight,     Rushing

pe of relief gave her new strength, and she hastened toward the spot. When she came to it, she found a lake of clear, blue w

a very glad tone, and stepping from behind the tree, ran to meet him. When she came up to him, she tried to throw her arms a

r. He smiled, and the two starry eyes in the pool smiled back at him. When he beckoned, the loved one beckoned too; and the

to the water, the nearer to its surface did the beautiful face rise. When he tried to touch it, it disappeared from view. T

l pile, for in those days people used to burn the bodies of the dead. When all was ready, they went with garlands to carry h

all chosen to show that even the gods could sometimes make mistakes. When she laid down her spindle, Minerva, in spite of h

er Once there lived in Greece a wonderful musician named Orpheus. When he played his lyre, the trees were so charmed by

autiful and touching that both Pluto and Proserpine wept to hear him. When he had finished, Pluto granted his prayer and gav

rt with her quiver of arrows.” Diana of Versailles (Louvre, Paris). When they were tired of the sport, they would seek a s

he had promised to do something that would surely cost him his life. When he had passed the gates of the city, he sat down

t, almost before he knew it, Perseus was telling him the whole story. When he had finished, Mercury sat silent for a few mom

land and sea he flew, and he had many strange adventures by the way. When he reached the island where his mother lived, he

ace, and then sat motionless, turned to stone in all his royal state. When the people heard what had happened, there was gre

eturn for which the oracle would utter words of warning or of advice. When the men of this place went to their oracle to inq

e tables that were spread with many good things, and the feast began. When the merriment was at its height, suddenly the wid

ead, and instantly the old man was turned to stone, just as he stood. When his followers saw what had happened to their mast

nd grass; she slept on the ground, and drank from the running brooks. When she tried to stretch forth her arms to ask pity o

ks of the river where she had so often walked with her boy companion. When she saw her horns reflected in the clear water, h

not speak to him, but with her foot she traced her story in the sand. When he read the sad tale, her father wept aloud, and,

h grief, rushed out, bareheaded, with her daughters close behind her. When she reached the plain, and saw the awful sight, s

e. For what are all our contrivings     And the wisdom of our books, When compared with your caresses,     And the gladness

y who grew up to be the strongest and most wonderful man of his time. When he was but a few weeks old, Juno, who hated his m

d so strong that he overcame all the dangers Juno placed in his path. When the queen saw this, she hit upon a new plan for m

t lengths, and, with his deft fingers, shaped them like birds’ wings. When they were finished he fastened them with soft wax

married her, and they had one child, a boy, whom they called Theseus. When this baby was a few months old, Aegeus had to go

covered them with a heavy stone. Then, turning to his wife, he said, “ When our boy is old and strong enough to lift’ that st

and the neighboring islands met to try their skill in various games. When the prince of Crete had grown up, his father told

Stay not to sharpen your weapons,     Or the hour will strike at last When , from dreams of a coming battle,     You may wake

ould enter their gates, unless he could first secure the purple lock. When the king’s daughter heard that the army of Minos

very and arms, without so much as looking at the lock of purple hair. When he had reached the bay at the other end of the to

d on the shore, weeping, as she watched the soldiers preparing to go. When at length Minos threw off the last rope, she spra

Minotaur, which Daedalus had shut up in the center of the labyrinth. When the messenger returned and told what terms King M

e, or else die in the struggle. A Thread That Saved Many Lives When the day for starting came, the king, weeping bitt

hat had carried Theseus from Athens flapped to and fro in the breeze. When they had reached the entrance, Ariadne spoke. “Pr

he sleeping youths and maidens, and led them, wondering, to the ship. When all were on board, Theseus lifted the anchor, and

er their day’s work, heard the noise and uproar and went to the door. When they saw the strangers approaching, with the jeer

Baucis hastened to lead the way to the one bed in the little cottage. When the strangers had gone to rest, she and her husba

in his look and tone that the couple followed in awe-struck silence. When they reached the top of the hill, the strangers t

und him, like vapor, flitted the shadowy forms of dreams and visions. When the beautiful Iris had entered this dark cave, it

birds Seem like love’s melodious words; Every pleasant sound my dear, When she stirs from sleep, should hear:           Wake

y wings are shaken the dews that waken     The sweet buds, every one, When rocked to rest on their mother’s breast,     As s

of his throne; and that he must go and reclaim his father’s kingdom. When the time for parting came, Chiron went with Jason

be kind to all who need your help.” So Jason started on his journey. When he had gone some distance, he came to a stream mu

d of the Golden Fleece in the woods, guarded by the sleepless dragon. When he had finished, Jason sprang to his feet and cri

do, he consulted that figurehead and he always received good advice. When the ship was finished, Jason sent word of his int

s the Golden Fleece in the wood, and never sleeps by night or by day. When you have succeeded in doing these three things, y

he thought of Juno’s promise and wished that she would help him now. When he came to the ship, he found that there was help

his friend’s voice weeping in the forest, came hastening to the spot. When he saw what had happened, he tried to console Cyp

she thought they were only in the water, and she rushed to the shore. When she saw that the monsters were part of her own bo

s so frightened that he was almost as pale as the wounded Hyacinthus. When he saw that he could not stop the wound from blee

ushed, and even the wind in the tree tops seemed to sigh in sympathy. When he had finished, he stooped down and tenderly tou

And long, where thou art lying,     Will tears the cold turf steep. When hearts, whose truth was proven,     Like thine, a

, Pliant as a wand of willow, Stately as a deer with antlers.          When he sang the village listened; All the women came

ause it was happy; and each river had in it a great, quiet water-god. When the farmer sowed the seeds in the field, it was a

ost were the gods of the sky. They were beautiful and happy and kind. When the Sun drove his flaming chariot from his palace

is was not so. Ceres kept the earth fertile, and there was no winter. When one crop was taken in, another began to sprout. C

ighting was so loud that it disturbed even the world under the earth. When the strife was at an end, Pluto, the king of the

cry, Proserpina felt herself sinking, and falling down into the dark. When they reached solid ground again, they were in a n

ghter, Proserpina?” But none of the spirits of night had seen her. When morning came, she still went on without rest. At

urry. Besides that, he had two little stubby horns upon his forehead. When he spoke, his voice was like the whinny of a hors

n dwell; for, she said, “My brother Jupiter, alone, can help me now.” When she came to Olympus, the great gates opened to he

ade of grass — until Proserpina comes back. Choose what you will do!” When she had said this, Ceres turned and left Olympus.

he    Who stepped so lightly on the lea —    Persephone, Persephone? When , in her destined course, the moon    Meets the de

other, Epimetheus. Prometheus was the braver and stronger of the two. When he saw men suffer in the winter months, he at onc

women born on earth, though she was only an earthly woman after all. When this was done, Jupiter smiled and said to Mercury

ndora and came near to the wondrous box, felt a change in themselves. When they left the house of Epimetheus, they were surp

ian named Orpheus, son of the muse Calliope. He understood all music. When the birds sang, when the trees murmured and whisp

and whispered, when the waters gurgled, Orpheus knew what was meant. When the storms roared and winds shrieked and thunders

as rich and fragrant, and rose as incense to Hymen, the marriage god. When the torches were lit at the wedding of Orpheus an

f before the god Death came at last to take him down to his Eurydice. When he died, Jupiter put the lyre which had so charme

ceased until the day he died, but he was always cheerful and strong. When he was a mere babe of a few months, he met his fi

ry with all his lungs, but Hercules did not seem in the least afraid. When the snakes came close to him, he seized them both

e sky just a moment, while I put this lion’s skin over my shoulders.” When , however, Atlas, without thinking, had taken his

as kittens. Now and then he would pause to stroke them with his hand. When he came to the gate, he harnessed them to the cha

without the least difficulty. Thus it was that Admetus won his bride. When he returned with her to Thessaly, the people feas

at he often blushes at the thought.” These words hurt Phaëton deeply. When he returned home he told them to Clymene, and all

ace of the sun stands blazing with burnished gold and flaming jewels. When the young man came to the palace door, he did not

s pause, cried:“ Father, let me drive the sun’s chariot for one day.” When he heard this, Helios was sorry he had promised.

riot. The time wore slowly on, but sunset was as far distant as ever. When the day should have been ending, the chariot of t

g far his pinions,    To those stars he soared again. On the morrow, When the village    Woke to all its toil and care, Lo

small boat in which it was plain that she had come during the night. When the woman saw Dictys, she rose and hastened towar

ing the eye to another, Perseus quietly put out his hand and took it. When they discovered that the eye was lost, the poor o

could to soothe the big fellow, but Atlas grew more and more enraged. When at last he made a move toward the hero and would

reats. On the tenth day she went for safety to the temple of Minerva. When the king came with his soldiers to seek her, he f

world.” Æthra walked on without a word until they came to the stone. “ When you can raise this stone and get what is under it

us was bidden. Never was Medea more beautiful than upon that evening. When the golden goblet of wine was placed before the y

devour them. Woe 1 woe! the year of blood!    The day of desolation! When sorrow streameth like a flood    O’er all the Att

d be in vain. The heart of the young hero was set upon the adventure. When the fatal day came, the seven young men and the s

him, but her strength failed her and she sank fainting to the ground. When she looked up again, Theseus was at her side. He

otten how Theseus and Ariadne saved Athens from the terrible tribute. When the ship went and until it returned, the Athenian

Then sleep came over him like a cloud, and the goddesses disappeared. When he woke at early dawn, the voice of Venus was sti

tood upon the edge of the trench and shouted his terrible battle cry. When the Trojans heard it, they paused and turned and

heard the blowing of his bellows and the clang of his heavy hammers. When morning came, he brought the armor to Thetis, who

eld, and set out for the Grecian camp and the assembly of the chiefs. When he came to the place where the chiefs were sittin

re.” With that, the two advanced toward Achilles, who waited eagerly. When they came near, he hurled his mighty spear with a

He was trembling with fright, and at first could not speak for fear. When at last he found his voice, he told a long tale o

thing happened. Across the ocean came swimming two enormous serpents. When they reached the shore, they went straight to the

the wall weeping and lamenting, but no one paid any attention to her. When the horse had been dragged to its place in the ci

heir wives. She called Agamemnon and Ulysses and Diomed and Anticlus. When the Greeks who were hidden in the horse heard the

ns died with him. His daughters were taken captive to be made slaves. When morning came, the beautiful city of Troy was a he

denly grated upon the bottom, and the ships found themselves at land. When morning came, the sailors saw that they had come

, three by three. Under the middle ram of each three, a man was tied. When day dawned, the Cyclops called his sheep and goat

ver their backs and sides, but he did not think to feel beneath them. When all were out and well away from the cave, Ulysses

ho should come in but Telemachus himself. The suitors had missed him. When he came into the house, Minerva took off the disg

d to tell Penelope the news, for by this time all had recognized him. When every sign of the dreadful conflict had been remo

d shed great beauty on him, making him tall and strong like the gods. When he came in, he spoke to Penelope of a thing long

in, it is Pan, who with his pastoral pipe returns the amorous lay.‌ “ When the sportsman’s horn rouses the attentive ear, it

known as the age of gold. “Ere Saturn’s rebel son usurped the skies; When beasts were only slain in sacrifice; While peacef

and sobbing fawn, We track all things that weep, and bleed, and live, When the great king betrays them to our will.     Pro.

uld in silence rove, For who is able to contend with Jove?” Hesiod. When the box was opened, there issued from it a multit

ding from the watery bowers, Leads the long order of ethereal powers. When like the morning mist in early days, Rose from th

oets, be by victors worn! Thou shalt returning Cæsar’s triumph grace, When pomp shall in a long procession pass; Wreathed on

at ideal beauty ever blest The mind with, in its most unearthly mood, When each conception was a heavenly guest, A ray of im

was the art of knowing ourselves. Thales offered the tripod to Bias. When the enemy was reducing his native city to ashes,

, by Jove’s high leave, Does from the starry vault of heaven receive. When to the gods the sacred flames aspire, Does from t

Endymion — ———————— “Whom she, The moonlit Dian on the Latmian hill, When all the woods, and all the winds were still, Kiss

to kiss that forest boy, And give — receive, gentle and innocent joy When clouds are distant far and winds are still: Her b

track; oh! what could mate her Even in the cloudy summit of her woe, When o’er the far sea-brine she saw him go! “For even

ies in the whole range of Mythology, is related of the youth Bacchus. When dwelling in the Isle of Naxos, where he had been

late for antique vows     Too, too late for the fond, believing lyre When holy were the haunted forest boughs,     Holy the

quailed before his flashing eye,     They watched his lightest word: When suddenly that eye was dim,     That voice no long

onger heard. “I looked upon his lonely hour,     The weary solitude: When over dark, and bitter thoughts,     The sick hear

the dewy sea-god shook, And, looking sternly, smote the ragged rock; When , from the stone, leaped forth the sprightly steed

ed lance, the teeming earth Seemed to produce a new surprising birth, When from the glebe, the pledge of conquest sprung, A

g the walls of Troy, and to be subservient to his sceptre for a year. When the work was completed, Laomedon refused to rewar

mid the gruff complaint Of all his rebel tempests. Dark clouds faint When , from thy diadem, a silver gleam Slants over blue

ar: it was too late to recede, and the poet was thrown into the deep. When lo! the dolphins, attracted by the sweet tones wh

tory of Orpheus shews that he could be occasionally less severe. ‌ “ When ill-fated Orpheus tuned to woe His potent lyre, a

mg108 Ulysses sought the realm of Pluto, among his many adventures. “ When lo! appeared along the dusky coasts, Thin, airy s

oods refreshment craves, And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves; When to the water he his lip applies, Back from his li

s it hard to trace Both the bright parents through the infant’s face. When fifteen years, in Ida’s cool retreat, The boy had

and of guile, To laugh while you grieve, to deceive while you smile, When you chafed into wrath bright Apollo of old, His d

s back was unbound. ’Twas thou, who old Priam didst guide on his way, When he passed unperceived thro’ the hostile array, Of

e offerings of milk, oil, and honey, and often of the flesh of goats. When they were on the sea shore, they generally reside

lat, and his legs, thighs, tail and feet hairy, like those of a goat. When he was brought into the world, the nurse, terrifi

ndolent, gave themselves up to every impurity during the celebration. When however his worship was introduced into Rome, he

ite of Jupiter, succeeded to her office.             “’Twas on a day When the immortals at their banquet lay,             T

   But oh!     Bright Hebe, what a tear, And what a blush were thine, When , as the breath of every Grace Wafted thy feet alo

e soft Hesperian clime, To the swan’s wild note by the Iceland lakes, When the dark fir-branch into verdure breaks. From th

of Summer? in the west, Blushing their last to the last sunny hours, When the mild eve by sudden night is prest Like tearfu

and white and hoary locks, to represent the appearance of old age. “ When first the fiery mantled sun His heavenly race beg

, sire of storms, whose savage ear The Lapland drum delights to hear, When frenzy with her bloodshot eye Implores thy dreadf

But chiefly spare, O King of clouds, The sailor on his airy shrouds; When wrecks and beacons strew the steep, And spectres

almost now his journey done, And down the steepy, western convex run; When the fair Nereid left the briny wave, And, as she

Songs of the Winds. “We are free! we are free! in our home the skies, When we calmly sleep, or in tumult rise, When we smile

free! in our home the skies, When we calmly sleep, or in tumult rise, When we smile on the vision-like realms below, Or veng

the vision-like realms below, Or vengefully utter the chords of woe. When we dance in the sunbeams, or laughingly play With

laughingly play With the spring clouds that fly from our kisses away, When we grapple and fight with the bellowing foam, Or

       “O, poor Alcyone! What were thy feelings on the stormy strand, When thou saw’st Ceyx borne a corse to land?          

no mortal power may know,     Whether at morn, at dewy eve, or night, When sinks the heart beneath its weight of woe,     Or

ing moon,     With lips of lurid blue; The other rosy as the morn      When throned in ocean’s wave,     It blushes o’er the

or earthenware, according to the poverty or riches of the worshipper. When offerings were made to them, their shrines were c

o be found. Household Deities, There only shall be Happiness on earth When man shall feel your sacred power, and love Your t

ens in a religious procession, disguising his sex by women’s clothes. When they reached Eleusis, a great part of the process

rich, nor poor, enjoys                 His best and happiest state. When toil no longer irksome, and restrained By hard ne

the maker — Bought of Hymen.’ Scarce their bargains were completed, When the nymphs all cried, ‘We’re cheated; ‘See these

ges rumble with excessive fires, And furnaces with fiercer fury glow, When water in the panting mass ye throw, With such a n

r torrent brow, And called the furies from their dens below!” Ovid. When in Athens, to which place Medea came after leavin

ther strikes — the guiltless babes shall fall! ………………………………………………………… When o’er each babe you look a last adieu,     And gaz

Nature true,     Charm thee to pensive thought — and bid thee weep? When the young suppliants clasp their parent dear,    

this, he perfected himself under the tuition of the Centaur, Chiron. When in the eighteenth year of his age, a huge lion de

me, Sent by Juno to destroy me, rolled their spires Within my cradle. When my age advanced To youth’s fresh bloom, why shoul

ll his echoing caves, And Etna thunders o’er the insurgent waves.” ‌ When these were performed, he became deeply enamoured

stonished her, that she freed him from his servitude and married him. When the term for which he had been sold expired, Herc

pid dangers of the tide. The bank he reached, again the bow he bears, When , hark! his bride’s known voice alarms his ears, ‘

and rouse declining love, Nor knew she what her sudden rage bestows, When she to Lychas trusts her future woes; With soft e

until they had informed him where their sisters, the Gorgons resided. When the necessary information had been received, Pers

nto stone, with those of his court who were accomplices in his guilt. When these celebrated exploits were finished, Perseus

King of Athens, being educated at Træzene, in the house of Pittheus. When he came to maturity, he was sent by his mother to

his glorious triumph, and to whom he was even indebted for his life. When he came in sight of Athens, he forgot, in the hei

ts.      “Know ye not when our dead     From sleep to battle sprung? When the Persian charger’s tread     On their covering

en the Persian charger’s tread     On their covering greensward rung! When the trampling march of foes     Had crushed our v

en the trampling march of foes     Had crushed our vines and flowers, When jewelled crests arose     Through the holy laurel

crests arose     Through the holy laurel bowers,                      When banners caught the breeze,                     Wh

                  When banners caught the breeze,                      When helms in sunlight shone,                     When

                    When helms in sunlight shone,                      When masts were on the seas,                     And s

lood,     Though their path was thro’ his breast.                      When banners caught the breeze, &c.     “His swor

e snows, —     ’Twas the shade of Theseus passed!                      When banners caught the breeze, &c.     “Far swee

And the foaming waves grew red,     And the sails were crowded fast, When the sons of Asia fled     As the shade of Theseus

of Asia fled     As the shade of Theseus passed!                      When banners caught the breeze,                     Wh

                  When banners caught the breeze,                      When helms in sunlight shone,                     When

                    When helms in sunlight shone,                      When masts were on the seas,                     And s

r perceived his lovely lay, And from a rising ground beheld him play: When one, the wildest, with dishevelled hair That loos

s time than I relate it; Flung him upon the earth: in vain he strove; When to the contest he perceived himself Inadequate, i

his brother’s wife, all of whom had been sacrificed to his vengeance. When the repast was over he showed to him the heads of

no relief appeared: The royal victim bound, the knife already reared When that offended power who caused their woe, Relenti

in in Jove himself to trust? And is it thus the Gods assist the just? When crimes provoke us, Heaven success denies, The dar

sea, and they landed in an isle where abode Circe, a famous magician. When he had anchored, he sent some of his men on shore

by wild beasts. In his despair he drew his sword and killed himself. When the fears of Thisbe were passed away, she returne

lowers, this is earth’s luxury. The measure of its happiness is full, When all around, like it, is beautiful. There were swe

country that he might devote his time more uninterruptedly to study. When , upon the death of Romulus, he was chosen by the

carried by a bull, and holds in his hands a trident and a dwarf stag. When they would paint him menacing and terrible, his s

his throne, and whose government of the remaining deities she shared. When the warriors of the land seek glory in battle, sh

These abominable sacrifices were accompanied with various ceremonies. When the victim was chosen, they conducted him towards

its superior size; in this they received the blood of their victim. “ When they offered up animals, they speedily killed the

the streets, striking children and females with small bundles of hay. When any solemn feast was in preparation, they made ch

ossess a human form, and his residence is believed to be in the moon. When he renders himself visible to mortals, he appears

on. Ques. How did the belief in the heathen deities originate? Ans. When the early traditions of the human race became cor

erstitions, but they do not appear to have had any regular mythology. When the Romans received the arts and sciences from th

s attracted by the beauty of the young princess, and carried her off. When her father grieved at her loss, the courtiers, an

ife might be prolonged, provided another died willingly in his stead. When the fatal day came, Alcestis, the wife of Admetus

ns, after her own name in Greek. Ques. What was the Palladium? Ans. When the Trojans were building the temple and castle o

Palladium, from Pallas, a name of Minerva, remained within the walls. When the Greeks besieged Troy, they found that all the

ce the difference between the goddesses was referred to his decision. When they appeared before him, they began to court his

o was Latona? Ans. She was the daughter of Phœbe and Cœus the Titan. When she was driven from heaven by the jealousy of Jun

his thoughts might be seen. No god could escape the censure of Momus. When he could find nothing to criticise in the person

stice; according to some, she was the daughter of Jupiter and Themis. When the Titans took up arms against Jupiter, Astræa d

escended only amid the shades of evening, when she was unseen by men. When the Brazen Age commenced, she fled altogether fro

the nine images, those which they should consider the most beautiful. When the statues were finished, they were found to be

to cheer the gods. Ques. What famous action is related of Pan? Ans. When the Gauls, under their King Brennus, made an irru

ve until some one who passed by, had listened to their songs unmoved. When they saw themselves overcome by Orpheus, they kne

ou say of the rivers of Hell? Ans. The Styx was the most remarkable. When any of the gods swore by the Styx, the oath was s

the evil passions of men, and the remorse which torments the wicked. When the ancients said of a man, that the Furies had t

us. In hell, he was obliged to roll a huge stone up a steep mountain. When it touched the top it rolled down again, so that

they were conducted to a place abounding in delights, called Elysium. When they had passed many ages in this blissful abode

ds in beauty of plumage, and fed only on frankincense and sweet gums. When the Phœnix had attained the age of five hundred y

ate the powers of evil, that they might abstain from doing them harm. When they built a temple at Rome to Febris, or Fever,

essus to revenge an insult offered to his wife, Deianira [Deiani′ra]. When the monster was dying, he gave Deianira a charmed

his father to change for white, in case of his returning victorious. When they arrived in Crete, the youths and maidens wer

set free the evils and miseries which flew abroad through the world. When he saw what he had done, he shut the box quickly,

cordial welcome, and listened with wonder to the story of his escape. When the ship arrived, he ordered the mariners to be b

He asked her hand as his only reward, which Cepheus readily promised. When the sea-monster appeared, Perseus showed him the

lessly, and was borne through the air to his combat with the Chimæra. When he returned to Jobates with the spoils of the mon

e entire human race, only Deucalion and his wife, Pyrrha, were saved. When the waters abated, the ship in which they were ca

for her son’s victory she beheld the bodies of her murdered brothers. When she learned that they had fallen by the hand of M

to ashes, the soul of the hero was breathed forth on the light winds. When the deed was accomplished Althea killed herself i

etry; Milton has borrowed from it in his Battle of the Angels. Ques. When did Virgil flourish? Ans. Publius Virgilius Maro

ise, and places him almost alone among the poets of antiquity. Ques. When did Ovid write? Ans. Ovidius Naso was born in th

gone, he erected a statue to Modesty, on the spot where they parted. When the Grecian princes were called upon to revenge t

d as many nights, until they reached the country of the Lotus-eaters. When the tempest abated, Ulysses sent some of his comp

e opportunely for the deliverance of his wife, the faithful Penelope. When a long time had elapsed after the fall of Troy, a

s compelled to yield it in turn, amid the raillery of his companions. When several had failed in the same manner, Ulysses be

th the greatest solemnity, whenever the state seemed to be in danger. When the Capitol was burned in the troubles raised by

y fasts, sacrifices and purifications before she ascended the tripod. When under the influence of the mysterious vapor, her

romised the empire to Hadrian, while he was yet in a private station. When he ascended the throne, he had the fountain shut

mployed professional readers to recite some of his pieces at Olympia. When they began to read these verses their clear and h

rawing rooms for the actors, and receptacles for the stage machinery. When the nature of the play rendered it necessary, the

ge, where there were appropriate contrivances for their introduction. When it was necessary to conceal the stage, the curtai

ges represented. The actors wore masks which covered the entire head. When gods or heroic personages were represented, the m

subject to heavy fines if they failed to appear on the appointed day. When such an entertainment was about to take place, th

selves, and partook of the refreshments which they brought with them. When different dramatic poets contended for the prize

is cruel god. These horrid sacrifices were most frequent in Carthage. When the Sicilian Agathocles threatened that city, we

ir sacrifices? Ans. Generally on the tops of lofty mountains. Ques. When was the religion of Zoroaster suppressed in Persi

y were composed by Brahma, the Supreme Deity, at the creation. Ques. When do the Hindoos think that the world was created?

s a mortal sage, called Guatama, and also Buddha, or the Wise. Ques. When did Buddha live? Ans. We cannot ascertain exactl

irely in India, and of spreading it in the adjacent countries. Ques. When was the worship of Buddha first introduced into C

by the Chinese government. Ques. How is the line perpetuated? Ans. When the Lama dies, his soul enters immediately into t

red enemies. For pastime, they fought, and cut one another to pieces. When the hour of feasting came, they recovered from th

re, to every battle field to make choice of those who shall be slain. When they ride forth on their errand, mounted upon war

gods and men. Odin, therefore, sent a messenger to bring them to him. When they came, he threw the serpent into the deep oce

Mountain Giants were touched with kindness and came to do him honor. When the wife of Baldur saw the funeral pile prepared,

the chance figures they formed, the priests predicted future events. When alphabetic writing was introduced, the letters na

and on which all alike, whether gods or demons, are doomed to perish. When all are slain, the world will be wrapped in flame

or did they ever attempt any visible representation of their deities. When the Romans established their own worship in the c

or sail, for the barks are borne westwardly with incredible velocity. When they touch the misty shores of Britain, there is

ith the homage due to the divinity whom he was supposed to represent. When the fatal day arrived, the victim, who had been t

collected in a focus of sufficient intensity to ignite dried cotton. When the sky was overcast, which was esteemed a very b

Simonides . This poet excelled particularly in elegiac verse. When the most distinguished poets of Greece wrote vers

the tones of his lyre, to which the Muses sang in responsive strains. When the sun was set, the gods retired to sleep in the

first has fed,     And whose wings rain contagion: how they fled,      When like Apollo, from his golden bow,     The Pythian

nxiously for the youth, eager to tell him the danger she had escaped. When she came to the spot and saw the changed color of

age to quit their clogs     By the known laws of ancient liberty,      When straight a barbarous noise environs me Of owls an

y, though encumbered with his plough, and all unused to rapid motion. When hapless Phaëton looked down upon the earth, now s

h his tail and crooked claws stretching over two signs of the zodiac. When the boy beheld him, reeking with poison and menac

: — “As when the palsied universe aghast Lay * * * * mute and still, When drove, so poets sing, the Sun-born youth Devious

as others, till growing impatient he drew his sword and cut the knot. When he afterwards succeeded in subjecting all Asia to

servant; they two were the whole household, master and servant alike. When the two heavenly guests crossed the humble thresh

ter than the rest, but a piece of slate put under restored the level. When fixed, she rubbed the table down with some sweet-

hes, and an earthenware pitcher, with wooden cups, stood beside them. When all was ready, the stew, smoking hot, was set on

s granted. They were the keepers of the temple as long as they lived. When grown very old, as they stood one day before the

and throwing loose over their heads and necks his iron-colored reins. When he reached the River Cyane, and it opposed his pa

mb. While they ate, Ceres mingled poppy juice in the milk of the boy. When night came and all was still, she arose, and taki

Celeus and his family, and her promise to his infant son Triptolemus. When the boy grew up, she taught him the use of the pl

m. Then he lost all sense of his former nature and all consciousness. When he recovered, he found himself changed in form an

flame on the altar to shoot up thrice in a fiery point into the air. When he returned home, he went to see his statue, and

mits I will return before the moon shall have twice rounded her orb.” When he had thus spoken, he ordered the vessel to be d

d so far that she could no longer distinguish his form from the rest. When the vessel itself could no more be seen, she stra

mong the ropes. The seamen draw in their oars, and hoist their sails. When half or less of their course was passed, as night

in torrents, as if the skies were coming down to unite with the sea. When the lightning ceases for a moment, the night seem

present, for the servants, alarmed by her cries, had brought a light. When she found him not, she smote her breast and rent

ured forth sounds full of grief, and like the voice of one lamenting. When she touched the mute and bloodless body, she enfo

came composed, and she laid herself down on the grassy bank to sleep. When she awoke refreshed with sleep, she looked round

mind and made her begin to feel her palace as but a splendid prison. When her husband came one night, she told him her dist

her lamp and a sharp knife, and hid them out of sight of her husband. When he had fallen into his first sleep, she silently

rostrate on the ground, filling the place with mournful lamentations. When she had recovered some degree of composure she lo

of T. K. Harvey: — “They wove bright fables in the days of old,      When reason borrowed fancy’s painted wings; When truth

s in the days of old,     When reason borrowed fancy’s painted wings; When truth’s clear river flowed o’er sands of gold,   

lance, and in his breast a bold heart, a surer reliance than either. When he entered the wood, and saw the lifeless bodies

n, So stern, so sudden, wrought the grisly aspect Of terrible Medusa, When wandering through the woods she turned to stone T

so, and as he slept Minerva came to him and gave him a golden bridle. When he awoke the bridle remained in his hand. Minerva

nfant — Æsculapius was intrusted to his charge by Apollo, his father. When the sage returned to his home bearing the infant,

. Phineus instructed the Argonauts how to pass this dangerous strait. When they reached the islands they let go a dove, whic

and carried him to Eurystheus, and afterwards brought him back again. When he was in Hades he obtained the liberty of Theseu

th the hand-maidens of Omphale, while the queen wore his lion’s skin. When this service was ended he married Dejanira and li

ame strong enough to roll away the stone and take them from under it. When she thought the time had come, his mother led The

h a club of iron, and all travellers stood in terror of his violence. When he saw Theseus approach he assailed him, but spee

his father to change for white, in case of his returning victorious. When they arrived in Crete, the youths and maidens wer

over with his fingers, by his play impeding his father in his labors. When at last the work was done, the artist, waving his

ly, as a bird tempts her young ones from the lofty nest into the air. When all was prepared for flight he said, “Icarus, my

exclaimed, ‘Spare your prayers for us.’ So blind is the lust of gain! When they proceeded to put him on board I resisted the

on why he should spare it and he ordered his servants to cut it down. When he saw them hesitate he snatched an axe from one,

g, he lifted the axe and the oak seemed to shudder and utter a groan. When the first blow fell upon the trunk blood flowed f

lept, and in his dreams craved food, and moved his jaws as if eating. When he awoke, his hunger was raging. Without a moment

ayed the Tuscan king to hear Of wisdom and of law.” The Winds. When so many less active agencies were personified, it

ng Acheloüs was a river that in seasons of rain overflowed its banks. When the fable says that Acheloüs loved Dejanira, and

g, and of a bull because it made a brawling or roaring in its course. When the river swelled, it made itself another channel

ter, offended at his impious language, struck him with a thunderbolt. When his obsequies were celebrated, Evadne cast hersel

ds relenting gave him in compensation the knowledge of future events. When consulted by Eteocles, he declared that victory s

was fond of misery with him; E’en what was most unlovely grew beloved When he was with me. O my dearest father, Beneath the

of Ithaca, sought her in marriage, and won her, over all competitors. When the moment came for the bride to leave her father

ses of the rocks, while she herself took her place behind the clouds. When noon came and the hour when men and herds retreat

magnificent and mighty freak, The wonder of the north. No forest fell When thou wouldst build, no quarry sent its stores T’

in here in concealment, and so they will approach without suspicion.” When the ship arrived in the harbor, he summoned the m

at The forehead of the bull; but he Reeled as of yore beside the sea, When blinded by Œnopion     He sought the blacksmith a

egan to discern, to her great mortification, that he was growing old. When his hair was quite white she left his society; bu

auty, mingled with passionate reproaches of my coldness and cruelty. “ When he had finished he rose up, and, like a raging bu

s sent for under the pretence that she was to be married to Achilles. When she was about to be sacrificed the goddess relent

ft at home his wife, Laodamia, who was most tenderly attached to him. When the news of his death reached her she implored th

inged the Trojan sand. “Yet bitter, ofttimes bitter was the pang      When of thy loss I thought, beloved wife! On thee too

uno went to join her husband, who sat on Olympus watching the battle. When he beheld her she looked so charming that the fon

n it, he went forth into the camp, calling all the chiefs to council. When they were all assembled he addressed them. Renoun

. Achilles, secured behind his shield, waited the approach of Hector. When he came within reach of his spear, Achilles choos

er maidens at work, and anticipating evil she went forth to the wall. When she saw the sight there presented, she would have

d place in it the various articles designed for a ransom to Achilles. When all was ready, the old king with a single compani

plied the torch; while all Troy thronging forth encompassed the pile. When it had completely burned, they quenched the cinde

ation, and Orestes made the command of the Delphic oracle his excuse. When the court voted and the voices were equally divid

his flocks, and went out, carefully replacing the barrier after him. When he was gone Ulysses planned how he might take ven

n all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When they had got a few paces from the cavern, Ulysses

wards the land, so that it barely escaped being swamped by the waves. When they had with the utmost difficulty pulled off sh

guests to a seat, and had them served with wine and other delicacies. When they had feasted heartily, she touched them one b

some of her brother’s garments were among the contents of the wagon. When this was done, and Ulysses, retiring to a shelter

l them to council to consider what had best be done for the stranger. When the guests had departed and Ulysses was left alon

n vessel, and in a short time arrived safe at Ithaca, his own island. When the vessel touched the strand he was asleep. The

ion in the hall, the suitors began to exhibit their insolence to him. When he mildly remonstrated, one of them, raised a sto

from one of the bushes. To his dismay the wounded part dropped blood. When he repeated the act a voice from the ground cried

expedition, and took refuge in the island where Æneas now found them. When they entered the port the Trojans saw herds of ca

h a staff, down to the sea-side, to wash his eye-socket in the waves. When he reached the water, he waded out towards them,

e natives only so much land as they could enclose with a bull’s hide. When this was readily granted, she caused the hide to

ent death of William Pitt, says, — “O, think how, to his latest day, When death just hovering claimed his prey, With Palinu

ity, their destinies and worthy deeds to be achieved in coming times. When he recognized Æneas approaching, he stretched out

lly of yours. Rise! offer your vows to Juno, and deprecate her anger. When you have achieved your victory then think of me.”

las, his son, and all the chiefs of the little commonwealth stood by. When they saw the tall ship gliding onward through the

for them at the tables, and the repast proceeded. Infant Rome. When the solemnities were ended all moved towards the

imes called “the Samian,” and sometimes “the philosopher of Crotona.” When young he travelled extensively, and it is said vi

sic lulled his indolent repose; And, in some fit of weariness, if he, When his own breath was silent, chanced to hear A dist

m of chase, as moon and stars Glance rapidly along the clouded heaven When winds are blowing strong. The Traveller slaked Hi

t live on fruit or flowers, but on frankincense and odoriferous gums. When it has lived five hundred years, it builds itself

nix issues forth, destined to live as long a life as its predecessor. When this has grown up and gained sufficient strength,

o try his strength makes frequent excursions with a load on his back. When he has gained sufficient confidence in his own vi

, to all the fowls he seems A Phœnix, gazed by all; as that sole bird When , to enshrine his relics in the sun’s Bright templ

k daggers, the weasel cared not, but advanced boldly to the conflict. When bitten, the weasel retired for a moment to eat so

ith a young virgin, who was placed in the unsuspecting admirer’s way. When the unicorn spied her, he approached with all rev

or “a Brahman, whether learned or ignorant, is a powerful divinity.” When the Brahman arrives at years of maturity it becom

, but the most beautiful of these is Valhalla, the residence of Odin. When seated on his throne he overlooks all heaven and

e heroes are supplied abundantly with mead from the she-goat Heidrum. When the heroes are not feasting they amuse themselves

ior are his messengers, and their name means “Choosers of the slain.” When they ride forth on their errand, their armor shed

the air, for it has split many a skull of their fathers and kindred. When thrown, it returns to his hand of its own accord.

d. The second rare thing he possesses is called the belt of strength. When he girds it about him his divine might is doubled

nd men. So Odin deemed it advisable to send one to bring them to him. When they came he threw the serpent into that deep oce

ishes, the nerves (sensibilities) of bears, and the spittle of birds. When finished it was as smooth and soft as a silken st

swiftest of foot. He bore Thor’s wallet, containing their provisions. When night came on they found themselves in an immense

as Thought, and it was impossible for Thialfi to keep pace with that. When thou in thy turn didst attempt to empty the horn,

y were assembled. They gave vent to their grief by loud lamentations. When the gods came to themselves, Frigga asked who amo

mes with his master. But Loki did not escape his deserved punishment. When he saw how angry the gods were, he fled to the mo

y. No. 15. Page 355. Uno avulso non deficit alter. —  Virgil. When one is torn away another succeeds. No. 16. Pa

ere thrown into great affliction at the thoughts of parting with her. When the young girl was informed that she must quit th

to see him. Follow my advice; it is very easy to get a sight of him. When you know that he is fast asleep, take a lamp and

ery shocking object, you had best kill him. I will give you a dagger. When you approach the couch where be shall be asleep,

ing the way from the bam to the open air, commanded Psyche to follow. When they were advanced a few steps, Venus pointed to

ock, thou hast disturbed my repose. Peace is the preserver of beauty. When the heart is at ease, health and pleasure make th

is own hand. “Receive,” said be, fair Psyche, this mark of my favour. When you drink of this, your human nature will be exal

Ann Walton one day read die story of Cupid and Psyche to her mother. When she had finished reading, they conversed together

he cloth the figure of herself, and of Tereus cutting out her tongue. When she has finished her work, she made signs to the

suffering upon Tereus, and to do that, she killed their child, Itys. When the guilty father saw the dead body, he drew his

ese are in the world, and there always have been good and bad people. When you read of the unworthy conduct of the bad, you

tories relate to times before the commandment was given at all? Ann. When were the commandments given? Mother. The command

are improved. Mother. Yes; wonderfully. Baucis and Philemon. “ When the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up

verses above were of the city of Lystra, a Greek town in Asia Minor. When they saw the miracles done by Paul and Silas, the

small apartment, from which every beam of declining day was excluded. When the fire burned clear, Baucis set upon it a kettl

ot so convenient as ours. Their windows, or casements, were shutters. When the weather was fine, as the climate was agreeabl

d out a story in the Old Testament, I will tell you one from the New. When two of the apostles were at Lystra, in Asia Minor

for the passage, reads it to herself, and then aloud to her mother.) “ When ,” & c. See page 53. Mother. Now you see one

use the elder was not chosen. Mercury did not conform to this custom. When he first entered the palace of Cecrops, he met th

ll be miserable themselves, therefore make her as unhappy as you can. When she finds that her selfish, envious disposition m

before Christ. Ann. What was the, wisdom of the Egyptians? Mother. When you read the history of Joseph, you read that he

nt was called the lyre, and was a favourite instrument of the Greeks. When you read in poetry of the “vocal shell,” it means

proper that any man should enter it. Acteon, unluckily, went into it. When some young girls and their governess, who in the

e. “You must,” said he, “give him your beautiful daughter, Andromeda. When you are returned home, you must chain her to a ro

th garlands of flowers, and music and songs were heard on every side. When the marriage vows were mutually given, the whole

ife in the cabin of Dictys. Her ancient benefactor was not forgotten. When she fled from the palace of Polydectes to the tem

ling, the hatred of the bad for the good? Mother. It is called Envy. When we wish to imitate the good, that is emulation; b

Venus, when she rises before the sun, and is called the Morning Star. When that star is seen at evening, just after sunset,

onstituted judges in the matter, swore to give an impartial decision. When we were all assembled, the eldest of the Pierides

ll they adore, for their sakes, the ox, the ibis, and the ichneumon. “ When she princess of Pieria had ended her strain, Call

ariot of day over the heavens. His car was drawn by two fiery horses. When the sun set in the sea, the pagans who worshipped

w, by shooting at the fleet and timid animals of the island of Delos. When he had become sufficiently expert at this exercis

you mean by antique? Mother. Ancient, or in fashion a long time ago. When we say this gem or statue is from the antique, we

habit of a shepherd, and took along with him a small number of goats. When he was near the spot in which Argus was, he took

scharged the winged shafts of death upon the devoted family of Niobe. When this fatal arrest fell upon them, the sons of Amp

altar lay a heap of rushes and cinders, indicating a recent offering. When we had come to the verge of the lake, my companio

clouds, which re-appeared when she came back to him in the evening. “ When the sun shone with a pleasant warmth, they spoke

med the snake or dragon was shutting up the waters in a prison-house. When the thunder rolled, they said that this hateful m

names occur in Sanskrit with plain, physical meanings.” Fiske . “ When the Hindu talked of ‘Father Dyaus,’ or the ‘sleek

e and other religious observances the family hearth was consecrated. “ When the Greeks first settled in Italy, they found the

ws aside the misty veil through which her brother is about to appear. When he has burst forth in all the glorious light of d

of those fiery coursers which in all hands save his are unmanageable. When towards evening he descends the curve in order to

ky whilst her brother Helios was reposing after the toils of the day. When the shades of evening began to enfold the earth,

they rushed through the woods with frantic cries, searching for Atys. When he — an image of him — was found, the priests gre

lo into a white heifer, and set the hundred-eyed Argus* to watch her. When asleep, he closed only two eyes at a time. Hermes

sea-god was the father of two giant sons called Otus* and Ephialtes*. When only nine years old, they attempted to scale heav

erm Hades at a later time denoted the unseen world beneath the earth. When it was said that the dead had gone to Hades, all

tors depicted them as beautiful maidens of a grave but kindly aspect. When represented at the feet of Aides in the lower wor

elf to Celeus and commanded him to build a temple for her in Eleusis. When it had been hastily completed, with the assistanc

ning glass. The fire of Hestia was a symbol of the life of the State. When a colony was sent out, the bond of union with the

as a throne of gold, with secret springs, which he presented to Hera. When seated, she found herself unable to move, and all

ts upon Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, and the Muses. Representations. When they are depicted separately as personifications

ched some member of his family should be willing to die in his place. When the fatal time came, Alcestis took his place. But

eviate suffering and cure diseases. She devoted herself to the chase. When it was ended, Artemis and her maidens loved to as

ave their quarrel decided. Zeus ordered Hermes to restore the cattle. When the divine shepherd heard the music of the lyre,

ss of gold; he touched the ears of corn, they vaved in golden lustre. When he sat down to eat, his teeth could not penetrate

deities were white, those to the gods of the lower world were black. When a man offered a special sacrifice for himself or

but from a poor man the smallest oblation was considered acceptable. When a sacrifice was to be offered, a fire was kindled

n conclusion, the gods were invoked for a continuance of their favor. When the service was ended, a feast was held. Oracl

s. Deucalion and Pyrrha left the ark and offered a sacrifice to Zeus. When they saw the earth desolate and devoid of inhabit

(Jocasta), whose soft, violet hues tint the clouds of early morning. When the evening comes, these violet hues re-appear; s

in the form of ashower of gold, and she became the mother of Perseus. When he was four years old, Acrisius chanced to pass b

d three of his own children and two of those of his brother Iphicles. When he regained his reason he was horrified at what h

sought in vain for some one to purify him from the murder of Iphitus. When he sought the aid of the oracle at Delphi, he was

seus was carefully trained and educated by his grandfather, Pittheus. When he was sixteen years of age, his mother led him t

father to change them for white in case of his returning victorious. When they arrived in Crete, the youths and maidens wer

the prow of which was placed a plank from the speaking oak of Dodona. When it was finished, Jason invited the heroes of Gree

Æetes*, but soon afterwards died. The Voyage of the Argonauts. When everything was in readiness, Jason sacrificed to

beautiful daughter, the mother obeyed, and sent the maiden to Aulis. When she was about to be sacrificed, Artemis substitut

heir camp, and sailed away to Tenedos. The Destruction of Troy. When the Trojans saw the enemy depart and the Greek ca

st into the fire the end of a stake which they had already sharpened. When it was red hot, they thrust it into the eye of Po

danger. The sorceress had her guests served with wine and delicacies. When they had feasted heartily, she touched them one b

ns, to wash the linen which was to form part of her marriage portion. When they had finished their task, they bathed and sat

dness he related to them the history of his long and eventful voyage. When he at last took leave of his royal host and hoste

short and prosperous one, during which Odysseus lay in a deep sleep. When the vessel arrived in the harbor of Ithaca, the s

d exorcisms. The Assyrians apparently had no set religious festivals. When a feast was to be held in honor of any god, the k

vitar is a name for the sun, as golden-handed, referring to his rays. When the name was taken literally, the story grew up t

and moon in the heavens and appointing them their respective courses. When the sun shed its rays upon the earth, the plants

t famous and beautiful of these was Valhalla*, the residence of Odin. When seated on his throne, he overlooked all heaven an

ered enemies. For pastime, they fought and cut one another in pieces. When the hour for feasting came, they recovered from t

loves. The hammer when thrown returned to his hand of its own accord. When he girded the belt around him, his strength was d

nt to every battle-field to make choice of those who should be slain. When they rode forth mounted upon war steeds and in fu

f good and evil shall contend, and on which all are doomed to perish. When all are slain, the world will be wrapped in flame

redisposed to believe its powers.” 16. See page 62. [Erinnys]. 17. When a cat died in any private dwelling, the inmates s

y the person who first heard it to others still younger than himself. When a father tells his son, My father told me that he

is truth certainly preserved at the present time? What is tradition? When was God’s will first recorded in writing? How did

stival in honour of him? How did the Romans celebrate New-year’s day? When was the temple of Janus shut? What has been parti

ced her favourite bird, the peacock. Juno bestowed empire and riches. When she appeared before Paris on Mount Ida, she offer

, God’s peace with the guilty world, which was punished and pardoned. When the first bow was set in the cloud this gracious

rits without animal wants. They ate, drank, slept, and went journeys. When the Israelites adopted the idolatries of Syria, t

set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. “ When there were no depths I was brought forth; when th

earth nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. “ When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set

hed the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep. When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters sh

ession, and passed through the streets, amidst a crowd of spectators. When the whole reached the temple of Minerva, a magnif

f wild animals taken in hunting — they are then in a barbarous state. When they discover the use of vegetable substances, an

annual rites be paid, On the green turf, beneath the fragrant shade: When winter ends and spring serenely shines, Then fat

a-nymphs, called Nereides, and dolphins, and Cupids, surrounding her. When she ascended to heaven her chariot was drawn by d

m, and that faithful domestic animal, the dog, was sacrificed to them When infants quitted one of their first ornaments call

ape of Proserpine prettily.     —— In Sicilia’s ever-blooming shade, When playful Proserpine from Ceres strayed, Led with u

s account they were anxious to pay respect to their departed friends. When they died at home, the survivors sometimes interr

an urn, and deposited with the remains of others of the same family. When a man perished at sea, or in an unknown spot, his

imposed those lesser evils that soften the heart and make us better. When the Furies punished men with obvious compassion,

ds, refreshment craves, And pines with thirst, amidst a sea of waves. When to the water, he his lip applies, Back from his l

Elysium. We know that we are composed of the soul and the body. “ When our friends die, and are laid in the cold ground,

strea? What do the emblems which the figure of Justice bears express? When did Justice descend from heaven? Who was Nemesis,

h ferocious animals, which subsists on others weaker than themselves. When the predaceous animals learn by their instincts,

prey, sometimes attacking and destroying their helpless owners also. When weak men, and weaker women, hear the roar of the

emember his extraordinary exploits, and to speak of all his goodness. When he is dead they relate his sufferings and his tri

ear with fortitude whatever trial gods or men should impose upon him. When he undertook the enterprises commanded by Eurysth

e river Evenus, he placed Dejanira on the back of the centaur Nessus. When they reached the shore, Nessus offered to carry o

t any sexlike refinement What is meant by an early stage of society? When are men exposed to incursions of wild beasts? Wha

order to learn what he wished to know, went to the oracle at Delphi. When he inquired concerning his parents, the oracle an

o pains, and soon learned that he was himself the man whom he sought. When this fact was proved, Jocasta killed herself; and

o examine the wonder, and afterwards had it drawn within their walls. When the Greeks, concealed within the horse, found the

is friend Pylades, set out for the dominions of the barbarian 7 king. When the two friends arrived at Tauros, they were carr

e different characters of Vishnu are called manifestations of Vishnu. When a god appears on earth in a human form, he is sai

castes, and what are their manners? Scandinavian Mythology. When the map of Europe is examined, its north western

en these were wanting, innocent persons were frequently immolated. When the Romans possessed themselves of Britain, they

ce teeming nature smiles, Burst from the east, at his creating voice; When straight beyond the golden verge of day, Night sh

All the heathens attached great reverence to the sanctity of an oath. When the gods of Greece swore by the Styx, their word

by the Styx, their word was given, and they dared not depart from it. When a Mexican took an oath, that is, when he made a s

by the building of the temple of Mexitli, at first a miserable hovel. When the city had become populous and rich, this sanct

e twelve principal divinities were introduced into Greece from Egypt. When the Greeks began to make laws for the preservatio

him, said: “Whom ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you,” etc. When he preached to them concerning Jesus and the resu

the names of so many gods without any effigy — any sculptured figure. When sculpture was invented, it was used to represent

ony necessary to be observed by devout persons attending a sacrifice. When a very wicked person came, he was said to be poll

hat I speak the truth at this moment;) such a declaration is an oath. When a man declares he will surely do a certain act, h

the Greeks a religious people, and how did they manifest their piety? When did the Greeks offer their devotions, and what di

Those who undertook a journey, first implored the divine protection. When they departed for a foreign land, it was customar

t holy, and it was concealed from common eyes, by the sacred curtain. When nature was convulsed on the occasion of our Lord’

, at the same time, to render the work more valuable and interesting. When the student has acquainted himself with the brief

d their name.” Virgil. “December now brings Saturn’s merry feasts, When masters bear their sportive servants’ jests.” Au

ifices, the crime was expiated. The vestals enjoyed great privileges. When they met a criminal, they had power to pardon him

uriosity of Epinotheus was raised at seeing the box given by Jupiter. When opened, it was found to contain all the evils, wh

ce, was worshipped, that husbands might be reconciled to their wives. When a married couple quarrelled, they usually repaire

their children soon after their birth; and was also called Nona Dies. When a boy entered the ninth day of his age, or when a

sacrificed, because that animal injures the productions of the earth. When harvest came on, the husbandmen carried a pregnan

annual rites be paid, On the green turf, beneath the fragrant shade; When winter ends and spring serenely shines, Then fat

of the Titans, by whom she became the mother of the stars and winds. When she rises, the winged hours unbar the gates of th

the. The despair of Clytia hurried her away, and she starved herself. When the poets saw that the sunflower always inclined

” Virgil. “But put on horns, and Bacchus thou shalt be.” Ovid. “ When gay Bacchus fills my breast, All my cares are lul

d, Hymen, and Adonis, and the Graces usually appeared in her retinue. When she holds a globe in her hand, she personates Ven

ion, were so animated as to excite the passions which they expressed. When clad in sensibility’s fairest robe, they could no

ith the vermillion veil of modesty, has charms that are irresistible. When she is clad in virtue’s pure robe, she wins the e

ike a falling star, On Lemnos, the Ægean isle.” —  Paradise Lost. “ When of old, as mystic bards presume, Huge Cyclops dwe

ed, when awake, would sink into sleep, and when asleep, would awaken. When it was applied to the dying, their spirit separat

connected with a human body, and as being crowned with pine branches. When they met drunkards, they stupified them with thei

nd, trees, and stones, and even the dishes of his table, became gold. When half starved, he entreated the God to recall his

The Penates were household gods, presiding over houses and families. When they reign in heaven, they are called Pentrales,

ds; and Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, are often invoked as the Penates. When they had empire over kingdoms and provinces, they

their power was extended to streets, ways, the country, and the sea. When they have the care of cities, they are denominate

hoever was unable to prove his accusation, suffered severe penalties. When no accuser appeared, the relatives ceased mournin

on account of crime or debt, the honours of burial had been refused. When the descendants of the poor became rich or powerf

ey wandered one hundred years amidst the mud and slime of the shores. When the souls of the dead had passed over the rivers,

m his table for a year, and deprived them of divinity for nine years. When they swore by the Styx, they were to touch the ea

the spindle, and the scissors, which are the emblems of their office. When he rides in a chariot, he is drawn by black horse

sipated with great rapidity. “————— In Sicilia’s ever blooming shade When playful Proserpine from Ceres stray’d, Led with u

floods, refreshment craves, And pines with thirst amid a sea of waves When to the water he his lip applies, Back from his li

up as her own, and called him Œdipus, because his feet were swollen. When arrived at manhood, he did not acknowledge the ki

unlooked-for events. Every one could create some new god at pleasure. When travellers, while traversing a river or a forest,

in a thicket, to which he had traced it by its vestiges in the snow. When dragged into the presence of Eurystheus, it excit

former preceptor Chiron, to whom the others had fled for protection. When translated to the skies, he took a seat among the

med, a sort of pyrrhick, or dance in armour, called “Castor’s dance.” When they were made constellations in heaven, they wer

sented in the figure of young men, with a cap surmounted with a star. When women swore only by the temple of Castor, they sa

Hesperus, Hesper, Hesperugo, Vesper, Vesperugo, or the Evening Star. When appearing before sunrise, they called it Phosphor

n, Germanicus, when in Egypt, drew the omen of his approaching death. When his oracle was consulted, incense was burnt on an

sit to Egypt, ordered the priests and their god to appear before him. When he saw an ox held in great veneration by them, he

him. He was represented as the star of day and the regulator of time. When his father was vanquished by a usurper, Horus, in

teeming nature’s smiles, Burst from the east, at his creating voice; When straight beyond the golden verge of day, Night sh

uncreated deity, whose essence is above the comprehension of mortals. When he is considered as the creating power, he is cal

guilty souls, but he is gracious and relenting to the truly penitent. When a soul is separated from its body, it is conveyed

and shafts inwreathed with flowers. Suradevi is the goddess of wine. When , after the deluge, the ocean was disturbed by the

eath the wheels. This temple is the abode of the chief Indian Bramin. When the Bramins first assume the Zennar, or sacred co

fferent characters of Vishnu are called the manifestations of Vishnu. When a god appears in human shape, he is said to be in

them cured of their diseases, and taught them how to worship the god. When they recovered, they danced before the image of t

tch with such pieces of metal as had not passed through the crucible. When the edifice was finished, it was consecrated with

ich filled the niches, have been plundered or concealed under ground. When the celebrated Michael Angelo had thoroughly stud

etal, which held a whip in its hand, and which was equally suspended. When the wind shook this figure, it struck the nearest

ed the temple of Trophonius, with his statue, the work of Praxiteles. When one comes to consult this oracle, before descendi

by the Phocians, by Pyrrhus, by Nero, and at last by the Christians. When the Christian religion had triumphed over idolatr

he life of a man could be put forward if some one should die for him. When some celebrated warrior or some prince was about

found; and to Odin, horses, dogs, and sometimes cocks and a fat bull. When it was once laid down as a principle, that the ef

who imposed silence on nature in order to obey this barbarous custom. When the victim was chosen, it was conducted towards t

afterwards roasted the flesh, which was distributed in the assembly. When they immolated men, the victim was laid upon a la

m was laid upon a large stone, where he was either choked or crushed. When the blood spouted with great impetuosity, it was

eople doubted not but these offerings had been most agreeable to him. When they immolated a victim, the priest said: I devot

man believed he had his tutelary shade that incessantly followed him. When death was approaching him, the protecting spirit

y their ministry. They decided equally on public and private affairs. When , in a law-suit, they adjudged a disputed estate t

, with an immense crowd marching in his train, closed the procession. When they were arrived at the foot of the tree, the ch

rality of the gentlemen at whose office they are printed, are my own. When the booksellers had refused the present work, the

cy, and hence they knew the power of intelligence to produce effects. When they beheld other and greater effects, independen

Helios, the Hindoo that Surya, guided the course of the sun each day. When , therefore, we shall in future speak of gods of t

such as Mischief, Strife, Prayers, which are strictly speaking such. When a people had thus formed for themselves a System

taking care, however, to avoid contradiction as far as was possible. When , therefore, they found any foreign deities posses

les of foreign lands were incorporated into the Grecian mythic cycle. When the Ptolemies, those munificent patrons of learni

ed the gods in the light of personifications of the powers of nature. When the Romans became acquainted with Grecian literat

to have careered through void air, ‘bringing light to men and gods.’ When in after times the solid heaven was established a

in his creations, being The womb of Nature, and perhaps her grave. When the rebel angels were cast out of Heaven they fel

strongest affection was for Tithonos, son of Laomedôn, king of Troy. When she had carried him off, she besought Zeus to bes

rn old-age creeping over the visage and limbs of her beautiful lover. When she saw his hairs blanching, she abstained from h

hen axle with the weight, For a great god and valiant chief it bore. When in the battle of the gods335 Ares is struck to th

uses in responsive strains pour forth their melodious voices in song. When the sun descends, each god retires to repose in h

ambs and kids, and oblations of wine and corn, and fragrant herbs351. When offended, they usually remitted their wrath if th

of the sea. We shall presently show that the name Zeus signifies God. When , therefore, we recollect how usual it was in the

a were the only goddesses who escaped the power of the queen of love. When wooed by Poseidôn and Apollo, Hestia, placing her

nd dances, and the pretended bride was placed on a car drawn by kine. When this reached the ears of Hera she could not conta

ities of Bœotia did the same ; and this was called the Little Dædala. When the time of the Great Dædala came, there were fou

ole her away, and Cithærôn gave him a shady cavern to conceal her in. When her nurse Macris came in quest of her charge and

in vain they sought to land at Tænaron ; she would not obey the helm. When they came to the bay of Crissa a west-wind sprang

her goddesses or mortals are ascribed to him in the Homeric poems622. When however, in subsequent times, heroes and heroic f

ng to another he discharged for him even the most servile offices636. When the term of his servitude was expired he was perm

Helios, though probably, as will shortly appear, originally the same. When mysteries and secret doctrines were introduced in

, the chariot of Artemis and the harness of her deer are all of gold. When she drives to the house of Zeus, the gods come fo

en in the full consciousness of beauty she proceeded through the air. When she came to Ida, she advanced toward the stalls,

tes at this time, and was amusing his leisure by playing on the lyre. When he beheld the goddess, who had divested herself o

e goddess, and ‘led her blushing like the morn’ into the rustic shed. When evening approached, and the arrival of the herdsm

she provides herself with a lamp and a razor to destroy the monster. When her husband was asleep she arose, took her lamp f

t of Hera, which last she is said to have embroidered very richly795. When the hero Iasôn was setting forth in quest of the

of the Ilias called the son of Zeus828, but his mother is unnoticed. When , in the same poem, Dione is consoling her wounded

pleases, she may boast of having vanquished him by main strength832. When the corse of Hectôr was exposed by Achilleus, the

g from the car ‘like a bird,’ and kissed her mother’s hands and head. When their joy had a little subsided, Demeter anxiousl

e of Demeter-Erinnys. The legend connected with it was as follows898. When the goddess was in search of her lost daughter, P

s ascribed their inspiration956. Ὥραι. Horœ. Seasons or Hours. When in the Ilias957 Hera and Athena drive out of Olym

proper and as a common noun, but much more frequently as the former. When a common noun, it seems to be equivalent to fate.

er they are, for a very natural and obvious reason, said to be twins. When , in the Ilias1050, Sarpedôn the heroic and noble-

Nysa, who were afterwards made the Hyades, and by whom he was reared. When he grew up he discovered the culture of the vine,

her religious rites, which he now resolved to introduce into Hellas. When passing through Thrace he was so furiously assail

of it to some shepherds, who thinking themselves poisoned killed him. When they came to their senses they buried him ; and h

es, and was afterwards reared by shepherdesses, who named her Cybele. When she grew up she displayed great skill in the heal

up the country, and we even find the Samians in one of the Oases1161. When the Ionians and Carians settled in Egypt, Psammit

ashing them to the ground like young whelps killed and devoured them. When he fell asleep Odysseus was going to kill him, ti

lame of the Theogony became one-eyed giants in the hands of our poet. When they had been localised in the neighbourhood of v

e harbour, — that of Odysseus, which had not entered, alone escaping. When describing the country of the Læstrygonians, the

who approached her dwelling were turned by her magic art into swine. When the comrades of Odysseus, whom he sent to explore

-east wind (Euros and Notos) blew, which confined them to the island. When their provisions were exhausted, they lived on su

Odysseus thither on his mast in nine days and nights from Charybdis. When he left Ogygia, sailing on his raft, as directed

from the west or north-west toward Sidôn, as Ithaca lay in their way. When however the Greeks settled in Sicily, they named

of the sheep of Œdipûs, and sailed to Troy for ‘well-haired Helena.’ When they died, Zeus removed them to the ends of the e

lt familiarly among the first, teaching them what was right and good. When the silver race succeeded she retired to the moun

d to him that his precious trees would be plundered by a son of Zeus. When therefore Perseus, on his return from slaying the

e, and Hermes to inspire her with an impudent and artful disposition. When formed she was attired by the Seasons and Graces 

cene of the event, and that Hope alone stayed in the dwelling of man. When higher notions of the Deity prevailed, this mythe

ate should come, he might defer it if any one would die in his place. When the fatal day arrived Admetos implored his aged f

te the wedding, and Ganymedes poured forth nectar for the guests1573. When the celebrated son of Peleus and Thetis was born,

o children, on finding that he still kept up an intercourse with Ino. When the response of the oracle came to Athamas he sen

feet, caught the two mon- sters by the throat and strangled them1729. When come to a proper age Heracles was instructed in t

in the conflict, to make it a funeral offering to himself as a hero. When he came to the Nemean wood and had discovered the

not wishing to kill or wound her, pursued her for an entire year1743. When the animal was tired with the chase, she took ref

e had promised anything, and offered to lay the matter before judges. When the cause was tried, Phyleus honestly gave testim

his nation was composed of women, who were renowned for their valour. When they bore children, they reared the females alone

are of his other cattle to Hephæstos, went in quest of the stray one. When he found him, he required Eryx to give him up ; b

he drove them toward the Peloponnese, leaving the others to run wild. When he came to the Strymôn, he in anger with that riv

ask imposed by Eurystheus was to bring Cerberos from the under-world. When preparing for this expedition, Heracles went to E

ce been fixed on an enchanted rock by the offended monarch of Erebos. When they saw Heracles they stretched forth their hand

ts, it is said,) was offered to Eurytos, but he refused to accept it. When the term of his servitude was expired, he prepare

nd allowed her to choose one among the captives to be set at liberty. When she had fixed on her brother Podarkes, Heracles r

and the mythe makes him kill his tutor Linos with a blow of the lyre. When sent away by Amphitryôn, he prepares himself, in

th their cities, but that Athens was the elder by one thousand years. When in those remote ages the people of the isle Atlan

from him, Iôn was the fruit of the secret love of Creüsa with Apollo. When she had given birth to him she laid him in the ca

Θησεύς. Theseus. The son of Ægeus by Æthra was named Theseus. When grown to the proper age, his mother led him to th

arer (Κορυνήτης) ; and all travellers stood in terror of his cruelty. When he saw Theseus approach, he immediately assailed

ων). This Damastes had two iron bedsteads, one long, the other short. When a stranger came, he took him, if short of stature

d his father to change for white in case of his returning victorious. When they arrived in Crete, the youths and maidens wer

s the reward of his valour, the hand of the vanquished queen Antiope. When the Amazons afterwards in revenge invaded the Att

the history of Theseus yielded few subjects to the Attic dramatists. When they brought him on the stage it was hardly ever

Hades however set Death at liberty, and Sisyphos was given up to him. When dying he charged his wife to leave his body unbur

ked to see the token (σῆμα) which he had brought from his son-in-law. When he had received it, he resolved to comply with th

s priestess of Hera1897, and unhappily for her she was loved by Zeus. When he found his amour suspected by Hera, he changed

struggled — ominous of their future discord — in their mother's womb. When they grew to be youths, they contended for the ki

ns. Prœtos had three daughters, Lysippe, Iphinoe, and Iphianassa1927. When these maidens grew up they were seized with insan

mis this epithet in his verses, having learned it from the Arcadians. When we add that the Fair-one (ἁ κλὰ) is a frequent ep

red the babes, naming the one with the mark Pelias, the other Neleus. When they grew up they discovered their mother, and re

dance, she went down to the river to wash the dirt from her garment. When she had taken it off, Thyestes, covering his head

nt only augmented the hatred and aversion of the maiden to her lover. When neither gifts nor entreaties could avail to win h

g them was to make himself red-hot in the fire and then embrace them. When the Argo approached Crete, Medeia persuaded Talôs

, when a child, a mouse, fell into a jar of honey, and was smothered. When he could not be found, his father sent to inquire

rises in July loves with an ardent passion the daughter of the vine. When the grapes are gathered and pressed, they are, as

el Athena set a piece of timber, cut from the speaking-oak of Dodona. When the ship was completed Iasôn consulted the oracle

son of Agnios, from Siphæ in Bœotia. The entire number was fifty2153. When the heroes were all assembled, Mopsos took auguri

stos to Æetes, in number two, and breathing flame from their throats. When he had yoked these, he was to plough with them a

llespont, Propontis and Bosporos, we meet with Argonautic traditions. When it entered the Pontos the mythe took two differen

asting the javelin, Polyneices in wrestling, Parthenopæos in archery. When they came to the banks of the Asopos near Cithærô

s to Strophios, with whose son Pylades he formed a strict friendship. When he grew up he and Pylades secretly returned to My

ly, like a Christian bard, extol his goodness and implore his favour. When , therefore, the papyrus made its way to Italy, th

ch always enjoined the adoption of Grecian rites and Grecian deities. When her arms had penetrated to the south of the Penin

100. seq. 241. 1. τϵρψίμβροτοѕ : 2. ϕαϵσίμβροτοѕ : 3. ἀκάμѕ. 242. When we recollect that s and h are commutable (ἑπτα, s

a were Phrastôr and Laonytos, who fell in battle against the Minyans. When the year (of mourning for Iocasta ?) was ended, h

thys. Hermes obeyed, and placed a stone instead of her in the coffin. When the Heracleids went to carry her forth to be buri

(above, p. 158.). See Paus. viii. 47. Welcker, Kret. Kol. 12. 1778. When he met Meleagros in Erebos the latter besought hi

l, of course, occasioned a deadly conflict.                         “ When gods began with wrath, And war rose up between th

that flush with ruddy glare, Or Iris gliding through the purple air; When loosely girt her dazzling mantle flows, And ’gain

opponent alive — Apollo bound Marsyas to a tree and slew him cruelly. When the mountain nymphs heard of their favourite’s sa

dare doubt his veracity after such a signal mark of Apollo’s favour. When the god heard this presumptuous request, he start

Muses, and Comatas one day took a kid and offered it as a sacrifice. When his master discovered that one was missing from h

beams are seen afar! By night heaven owns thy sway, by day the grove, When , as chaste Dian, here thou deign’st to rove.’” B

him to the Sun, from whose radiance he borrowed a store of light, — “ When , blinded by Œnopion, He sought the blacksmith at

who was refreshing himself by a sea bath, was given her as a target. When she discovered her error, she mourned his loss wi

rosyne, and Thalia, longed to show their love for their new mistress. When the wave upon which she reclined came nearer stil

. It was only revealed to her when Anteros, god of passion, was born. When with his brother, Cupid grew and flourished, unti

r blood tingeing all the white roses along her way with a faint pink. When she arrived, she found her beloved Adonis cold in

n death, so strong is Love, I could not wholly die; and year by year, When the bright springtime comes, and the earth lives,

m visiting Hero.     “There came one night, the wildest of the year, When the wind smote like edge of hissing spear, And th

eautiful, the brave,         The lonely hope of Sestos’ daughter. Oh! When alone along the sky Her turret-torch was blazing

d hand that even before it was entirely finished its author loved it. When completed, Pygmalion gave it the name of Galatea,

and invisible hands drew her over the threshold and waited upon her. When night came, and darkness again covered the earth,

s departed, leaving Psyche alone to carry out their evil suggestions. When safe at home once more, the sisters constantly br

Faith, And thine is dead! Farewell! I come no more!’” Lewis Morris. When he had vanished into the dusky air without, the b

ens, where she soon lost consciousness of her misery in a deep swoon. When she opened her eyes once more, the storm had ceas

late for antique vows,     Too, too late for the fond believing lyre, When holy were the haunted forest boughs,     Holy the

s throve under this man’s kind care, and grew up strong and fearless. When they reached manhood, they longed for a wider sph

mulus, cut his body into pieces, and hid them under their wide togas. When the light returned, and the terrified and awestru

’mid the gruff complaint Of all his rebel tempests. Dark clouds faint When , from thy diadem, a silver gleam Slants over blue

h was passing overhead at the time, to bear witness of the foul deed. When his body was discovered, there was great grief th

k kingdom of Hades. The Fates. Michael Angelo. Anderson, Photo. When the gates of Tartarus turned on their hinges to r

iculty that Jupiter, disguised as a mortal, could urge his love suit. When he had at last obtained a hearing, he told her wh

oddess Leucothea and her son into a sea deity by the name of Palæmon. When still but a youth, Bacchus was appointed god of w

e god awoke, and gazed around him in mute wonder at his surroundings. When fully roused, he bade the seamen take him back to

claimed by Death, gave her immortal life. The Story of Pentheus When but a short distance from Thebes, Bacchus once se

er annual rites be paid, On the green turf, beneath a fragrant shade, When winter ends, and spring serenely shines, Then fat

eptune delivered her from servitude by changing her into a fisherman. When the master returned and found his slave gone, he

Gæa, who generously offered to defend them against all their enemies. When these little people, therefore, saw Hercules’ mig

f duty, Deianeira, and all but his first dream of love and happiness. When absent, Deianeira was wont to hear rumours of his

over them both, and bring them in safety to some hospitable shore. “ When round the well-fram’d ark the blowing blast Roar’

ts, they immediately offered any reward he might be pleased to claim. When he, therefore, expressed a desire to marry the ma

assiopeia. Chapter XXI: Theseus The Childhood of Theseus When yet but a very young man, Ægeus, King of Athens,

er, whose lifeless corpse was finally flung ashore at Phaædra’s feet. When the unfortunate queen saw the result of her false

occasionally vouchsafe sage counsel in the direction of his affairs. When quite completed, Jason called his vessel the Argo

arding aught her father’s furious ire.” Onomacritus ( Elton’s tr.). When morning dawned and Æetes awoke, he heard that the

ing-place, and threw it upon the fire burning brightly on her hearth. When the last bit of the precious wood crumbled away i

perish from hunger and exposure if it were spared by the wild beasts. When he returned, none questioned how he had performed

found and punished.             “The plague, he said, should cease, When those who murder’d Laius were discover’d, And pai

amadryad, said to live and die with the tree entrusted to her care. “ When the Fate of Death is drawing near, First wither o

roy. Homer. Harry Bates. By Permission of Mr. Frederick Hollyer. When but a babe, Paris had been exposed on a mountain

s of the fairest fair. As morn, with vermeil visage, looks from high, When solemn night has vanished suddenly; When winter m

eil visage, looks from high, When solemn night has vanished suddenly; When winter melts, and frees the frozen hours, And spr

slain by the enemy, as soon as his foot had touched the foreign soil. When the tidings of his death reached his beloved wife

ng neglect of her lover, refused her aid, and let him die in torture. When he was dead, Œnone repented this decision; and wh

ble to escape. He therefore resolved to have recourse to a stratagem. When morning came, the giant rose, milked his flock, m

was duly pointed, hardened in the fire, and set aside for future use. When the darkness began to fall over the earth, Polyph

his usual evening duties, and then devoured two more of Ulysses crew. When this part of the evening meal was over, Ulysses d

angers who visited their shores, to satisfy their horrible appetites. When they saw the vessels enter their harbour, they su

hanged, and she became a loathsome monster, a terror to gods and men. When in sight of the fig-tree, Ulysses, clad in armour

been appointed for his servants, and thither Æneas turned his steps. When he arrived there, he found many awaiting him, and

complete secret, and finally set sail while she was wrapt in slumber. When she awoke and looked out of her palace window, it

rrior queen!” Virgil ( Conington’s tr.). The Story of Camilla When but a babe in arms, Camilla had been carried off

een carried off by her father, as he fled before the Volscian troops. When he came to the Amasenus River, he found his pursu

shed on both sides, until finally young Pallas fell, slain by Turnus. When aware of the death of this promising young prince

— a mass of information bolted, as it were, but by no means digested. When , however, these stories are treated in genealogic

l and genealogical arrangement, they should be recited in this order. When there is not time for detailed recitation on the

more silly and more shameful than man can conceive of his fellow-man? When , therefore, we find senseless and shameless myths

sic lulled his indolent repose; And, in some fit of weariness, if he, When his own breath was silent, chanced to hear A dist

m of chase; as moon and stars Glance rapidly along the clouded heaven When winds are blowing strong. The traveller slaked Hi

o made melody with his lyre, and the Muses sang in responsive strain. When the sun was set, the gods withdrew to their respe

od of life and peace, the far-darter did not shun the weapons of war. When presumption was to be punished, or wrong righted,

he meadows and arable lands, and from them obtained a meed of thanks. When weary of the chase, she turned to music and danci

, Nor wither with the waning time, But each man keeps that age he had When first he won the fairy clime. The night falls nev

s, — a name applied both to the ruler of the shades and to his realm. When she is goddess of spring, dear to mankind, Proser

at; hints of unearthly things That I had felt on solemn summer noons, When sleeping Earth dreamed music, and the heart Went

ed the pine From many a cloudy hollow. And wasn’t it a sight to see, When , ere his song was ended, Like some great landslip

ty, they made it endurable by moderate desires and kind dispositions. When the two guests crossed the humble threshold, and

ter than the rest, but a piece of slate put under restored the level. When it was steady, she rubbed the table down with swe

es; and an earthen-ware pitcher, with wooden cups, stood beside them. When all was ready, the stew, smoking hot, was set on

the same hour may take us both from life.” Their prayer was granted. When they had attained a great age, as they stood one

waited for the return of his men till midday, went in search of them. When he entered the wood, and saw their lifeless bodie

away, though encumbered with his plough, and unused to rapid motion. When hapless Phaëton looked down upon the earth, now s

d sickness and death. The Plague sent upon the Greeks before Troy. — When the host of the Achæans was encamped before Troy,

pollo and Diana in hunting, medicine, music, and the art of prophecy. When the sage returned to his home bearing the infant,

waited and mourned. As for Herakles, no doubt they supposed him dead. When — but can it be? — … Ay, he it was advancing! In

live and woman-like, Propped by the heartbeats ‘neath the lion-coat. When he had finished his survey, it seemed, The heavin

r thee for my crown. I will decorate with thee my harp and my quiver. When the Roman conquerors conduct the triumphal pomp t

Beneath the Ortygian shore; — Like spirits that lie In the azure sky When they love but live no more. Fig. 48. Young Ri

d toward morning she was ever paler and more weary with her watching. When , finally, her love was discovered, Jupiter gave E

dirge: Woe, woe for Cytherea, he hath perished, the lovely Adonis! … When she saw, when she marked the unstaunched wound of

came composed, and she laid herself down on the grassy bank to sleep. When she awoke refreshed with sleep, she beheld near b

n the following lines: — They wove bright fables in the days of old, When reason borrowed fancy’s painted wings; When truth

ables in the days of old, When reason borrowed fancy’s painted wings; When truth’s clear river flowed o’er sands of gold, An

too late for antique vows, Too, too late for the fond believing lyre, When holy were the haunted forest boughs, Holy the air

ard, both so tired, And both alike breathed hard, and stopt at times. When he turn’d round to her, she lowered her face Cove

ot in our power to love or hate, For will in us is overrul’d by fate. When two are stript long e’er the course begin, We wis

the voice; and tender messages passed back and forth through the gap. When night came and they must say farewell, the lovers

nxiously for the youth, eager to tell him the danger she had escaped. When she came to the spot and saw the changed color of

roserpina. [Relief: Baumeister.] § 105. The Rape of Proserpine. 203 — When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount

ions; but the ravisher urged on his steeds, and outdistanced pursuit. When he reached the river Cyane, it opposed his passag

mb. While they ate, Ceres mingled poppy juice in the milk of the boy. When night came, she arose and, taking the sleeping bo

egan to discern, to her great mortification, that he was growing old. When his hair was white she left his society; but he s

nd what he said, unfortunately, did not always convey her sentiments. When , however, he once called across the hills to her,

l; But it is sweetest, sweetest far of all, In the calm summer night, When the tree-tops look white, To be exhaled in dew at

yads hand in hand, had often danced, he ordered his servants to fell. When he saw them hesitate, he snatched an axe from one

sed himself to the task. The oak seemed to shudder and utter a groan. When the first blow fell upon the trunk, blood flowed

mple of Minerva. While he slept, Minerva brought him a golden bridle. When he awoke, she showed him Pegasus drinking at the

ippomenes, and a first cousin of Admetus, the husband of Alcestis.301 When , however, Jason, being grown up, came to demand t

Symplegades, or Clashing Islands, at the entrance of the Euxine Sea. When they reached these islands, they, accordingly, le

nd of Clytemnestra and Helen, intimately concerned in the Trojan War. When her son Meleager was born, Althæa had beheld the

s, and the life of Meleager is breathed forth to the wandering winds. When , at last, the deed was done, the mother laid viol

etreating. Nor can be sure she sees what things she sees of a surety, When upspringing from sleep, she shakes off treacherou

esponding to their professions, they continued true brothers in arms. When , accordingly, Pirithoüs was to marry Hippodamia,

ues of his father, and of an age corresponding to her own, loved him. When , however, he repulsed her advances, her love was

end to her life by hanging herself. As for Œdipus, horror-struck, — When her form He saw, poor wretch! with one wild fearf

ter, offended at his impious language, struck him with a thunderbolt. When his obsequies were celebrated, Evadne cast hersel

t, but afterwards had obtained of her the knowledge of future events. When consulted by Eteocles, he declared that victory s

are not of to-day nor yesterday, But live forever, nor can man assign When first they sprang to being. Not through fear Of a

be productive of untold misfortune to their favored town of Troy. … When now the gods had reclined their limbs on the ivor

t tinged the Trojan sand. “Yet bitter, oft-times bitter was the pang When of thy loss I thought, beloved Wife! On thee too

Juno had joined her husband, who sat on Olympus watching the battle. When he beheld her, the fondness of his early love rev

t the battle go as it would. But this oblivion did not continue long. When , upon turning his eyes downward, the cloud-compel

ayed in it, he went forth to the camp, calling the chiefs to council. When the leaders were assembled, Achilles addressed th

bat. Achilles secure behind his shield waited the approach of Hector. When he came within reach of his spear, Achilles choos

er maidens at work; and anticipating evil she went forth to the wall. When she saw the horror there presented, she would hav

d place in it the various articles designed for a ransom to Achilles. When all was ready, the old king with a single compani

plied the torch, while all Troy thronging forth encompassed the pyre. When it had completely burned, they quenched the cinde

and Orestes pleaded the command of the Delphic oracle as his excuse. When the court voted and the voices were equally divid

his flocks, and went out, carefully replacing the barrier after him. When he was gone Ulysses planned how he might take ven

n all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When they had got a few paces from the cavern, Ulysses

guests to a seat, and had them served with wine and other delicacies. When they had feasted heartily, she touched them one b

s of some of her brothers’ that were among the contents of the wagon. When this was done, and Ulysses retiring to a sheltere

l them to council to consider what had best be done for the stranger. When the guests had departed, and Ulysses was left alo

n vessel, and in a short time arrived safe at Ithaca, his own island. When the vessel touched the strand he was asleep. The

, as Telemachus had learned, were plotting to intercept and kill him. When the swine-herd was gone, Minerva presented hersel

n the hall, the suitors soon began to exhibit their insolence to him. When he mildly remonstrated, one of them raised a stoo

from one of the bushes. To his dismay the wounded part dropped blood. When he repeated the act, a voice from the ground crie

expedition, and took refuge in the island where Æneas now found them. When the Trojans entered the port they saw herds of ca

h a staff, down to the sea-side, to wash his eye-socket in the waves. When he reached the water he waded out towards them, a

e natives only so much land as they could enclose with a bull’s hide. When this was readily granted, she caused the hide to

ity, their destinies and worthy deeds to be achieved in coming times. When he recognized Æneas approaching, he stretched out

ally of thine. Rise! offer thy vows to Juno, and deprecate her anger. When thou hast achieved thy victory then think of me.”

las, his son, and all the chiefs of the little commonwealth stood by. When they saw the tall ship gliding onward through the

ded for them at the tables, and the repast proceeded. Infant Rome. — When the solemnities were ended all moved towards the

but the most beautiful of these is Valhalla, the great hall of Odin. When seated on his throne he overlooks heaven and eart

e heroes are supplied abundantly with mead from the she-goat Heidrun. When the heroes are not feasting they amuse themselves

l be slain. The Valkyries, Choosers of the Slain, are his messengers. When they ride forth on their errand, their armor shed

the air, for it has split many a skull of their fathers and kindred. When thrown, it returns to his hand of its own accord.

n accord. The second rare thing he possesses is the belt of strength. When he girds it about him his divine might is doubled

nd men. So Odin deemed it advisable to send one to bring them to him. When they came he threw the serpent in that deep ocean

ishes, the nerves (sensibilities) of bears, and the spittle of birds. When finished it was as smooth and soft as a silken st

ently, has ever since remained onehanded. § 180. The Deeds of Thor. — When the gods were constructing their abodes, and had

swiftest of foot. He bore Thor’s wallet, containing their provisions. When night came on they found themselves in an immense

n company, and Thor consenting, they sat down to eat their breakfast. When they had done, Skrymir packed all the provisions

as Thought, and it was impossible for Thialfi to keep pace with that. When thou in thy turn didst attempt to empty the horn,

ames with his master. But Loki did not escape his merited punishment. When he saw how wroth the gods were, he fled to the mo

generations pass, the ages grow, And bring us nearer to the final day When from the south shall march the fiery band And cro

loor; But he rideth through its roaring as the warrior rides the rye, When it bows with the wind of the summer and the hid s

rgaret Fuller, Ganymede to his Eagle; Drummond on Ganymede’s lament, “ When eagle’s talons bare him through the air.” In Art:

s flows through the realm of Dejanira, hence Acheloüs loves Dejanira. When the river winds it is a snake, when it roars it i

imes called “the Samian,” and sometimes “the philosopher of Crotona.” When young he travelled extensively, and is said to ha

annual rites be paid, On the green turf, beneath the fragrant shade; When winter ends and spring serenely shines, Then fat

rs bellows with the pain; Loud as the roar encount’ring armies yield, When shouting myriads shake the thund’ring field. Both

g on the waves of the ocean; Cupids, Nereids, Dolphins, surround her. When she traverses the heavens, her chariot is drawn b

ene of horror forms, And, here, Charybdis fills the deep with storms. When the tide gushes from her rumbling caves, The roug

and wild confusion raise, Like waters bubbling o’er the fiery blaze. When in her gulfs the rushing sea subsides, She drams

trembling hearts we view’d The yawning dungeon and the tumbling flood When , lo, fierce Scylla stoop’d to seize her prey, Str

hem, and that faithful domestic animal, the dog, was their sacrifice. When infants quitted one of their first ornaments, cal

to the good and the wicked. What was the doctrine of transmigration? When the souls left the bodies which they animated, th

ds, refreshment craves, And pines with thirst, amidst a sea of waves. When to the water, he his lip applies, Back from his l

the infernal regions. What other actions of his life were remarkable? When in his cradle, he strangled two serpents, sent by

aterial, visible objects; such as deified illustrious men, &c     When men had gradually departed from the only living a

eyond the genial influence of that river, was the unfruitful Nepthys. When those arid tracts were watered and rendered produ

s; and obelisks, as emblems of the solar rays, were dedicated to him. When his father was vanquished by Typhon, aided by Isi

ance was described by the death of Osīris, and the triumph of Typhon. When the sun approaches the sign Leo, he changes the s

r of the deed was put to death by the multitude, without form of law. When a house happened to be set on fire, the chief ala

ce teeming nature smiles, Burst from the east, at his creating voice; When , strait beyond the golden verge of day. Night sho

he two British words Deu-tatt, signifying God the Parent, or Creator. When these ancient nations sunk into idolatry, Teutate

and superstitious reverence to the misletoe, growing upon that tree. When any was discovered, the Druids went in pompous pr

What was the name of the Scandinavian hill, and how was it described? When and where was the Edda compiled, and what are its

hook the realms of hell Now o’er his neck the starting serpents rose, When to the fiend the dame a morsel throws. Honey, and

iving to inanimate objects like passions and sentiments with himself. When the tempest rages, and the crashing lightning spl

ers the mountain oak, the Indian says that the Great Spirit is angry. When nature becomes serene and calm, the Great Spirit

lor during the siege, encountering Diomed, and even Achilles himself. When the Grecians had set the city on fire Æneas took

began.” William King. “Such strains I sing as once Amphion played, When list’ning flocks the powerful call obeyed.” Elph

presented as a naked, winged boy, with a bow and arrows, and a torch. When he grew up to be a man he married Psyche. “For V

was born on Mount Ida, in Crete, and nourished by the goat Amalthæa. When quite young Jupiter rescued his father from the T

omans named their children. Nuptia′lis [Nuptialis]. A title of Juno. When the goddess was invoked under this name the gall

he body should first be cut up and put in a caldron of boiling water. When this had been done, Medea refused to fulfil her p

er ready to devour her. He killed the monster, and married Andromeda. When he got back, he showed the Gorgon’s head to King

e evening of his existence sets in, he supports himself with a stick. When the Sphinx found her riddle solved she destroyed