fairer she grew, the more the queen of heaven seemed to hate her. At last , one day when Juno met her in the forest, hunting

find her. Many a time her thoughts went back to that day when she had last seen her little son, and she wondered what had be

o was coming. In an instant, in spite of the many years since she had last seen him, the mother knew her son; and she gazed

e that as the night passes, they seem to sink lower and lower, and at last to vanish into the sea. That is what Juno meant b

k to her mother, for they were sadly in need of great Ceres’ help. At last , after wandering over all the earth in her fruitl

s, she heard a fountain near her bubbling louder and louder, until at last it seemed to speak. And this is what it said: “I

ecause she talked too much, and because she always wanted to have the last word. You can find out for yourselves whether or

r Echo found that she could no longer speak; she could only mimic the last words of others. Now there was a youth named Narc

that he might be angry, but you see she could not help answering. At last Narcissus, who was getting very impatient, called

and thin and began to waste away to a shadow, as people say, until at last her body vanished altogether, and nothing but her

us, who was so cold to poor Echo, and indeed to all who loved him, at last fell in love himself, and in a very strange way.

had been tracking the game through the forest for many hours, and at last , worn out with the heat and the exercise, he came

e, and the more he looked, the fairer did the face seem. Narcissus at last had fallen in love but it was with his own reflec

iness. Poor Narcissus! He, with whom so many had been in love, was at last in love himself, and with a thing that had no for

e red left his cheeks and his body grew thinner and thinner, until at last he died. Echo had seen the poor boy’s madness, an

d out, “Alas!” or “Woe is me!” Echo sorrowfully repeated the cry. His last words addressed to the image in the water were, “

t, for fear she might hurt herself on the thorns and brambles; and at last he cried, “Do not try to run from me. I love you,

t even the rocks and the trees were moved to tears for his sorrow. At last he could bear his loneliness no longer, and he de

for him so sweetly that the stern boatman was melted to tears, and at last agreed to take the player across the river. But a

f her, as, with her arms stretched toward him and her lips speaking a last farewell, she sank back into that Hades from whic

tless action. They cast the singer’s body into the weeping river, His last words as he floated down the stream were, “Eurydi

ind, his antlers caught in the trees and bushes and held him back. At last , tired out by the struggle, he sank to the ground

he boy were gone he could easily do what he liked with the mother. At last he thought of an adventure that would please Pers

been afraid, for the sisters fell to quarreling about the eye, and at last , the one who had it was forced to take it out of

started out on his errand. He flew over many lands and seas, until at last he came to the island where the terrible Gorgons

. The people watched the long combat with eager eyes. When Perseus at last pierced the serpent’s heart and the ugly creature

rom the man whom she dreaded quite as much. The wedding day dawned at last , bright and sunny, and with great pomp and rejoic

than half his eyes. So they had been sitting for a long time, when at last Argus asked the shepherd where his musical pipe h

followed, but she ran so swiftly that he could not overtake her. “At last she came to a stream, and here she prayed for hel

at great length and in a sleepy tone, he saw, to his delight, that at last Argus was sound asleep, with all his eyes closed.

m one country to another trying in vain to rid herself of the fly. At last she came to the land of Egypt. There, tired out w

le, with garlands of flowers to offer to the great mother, Niobe came last of all, dressed in a beautiful gown embroidered w

in her cloak, crying, “Leave me but this one, ye gods, spare me this last and youngest one!” But the fatal arrow had alread

ad already been loosed, and as the words left the mother’s lips’, the last of her children fell dead at her feet. 12. “‘Sp

the last of her children fell dead at her feet. 12. “‘Spare me this last and youngest one,’ she cried.” Niobe (Uffizi Pal

or left her cheeks, her eyes grew fixed in their look of pain, and at last , through her sorrow, she was changed to marble. T

he marble image of grief stood upon the plain for many days; until at last there came a mighty hurricane sweeping across the

him chafe night and day under the chains that bound him. The king at last took pity on him, and told him he would set him f

les to be fought, before the brave man could gain his freedom. But at last all the dangers were overcome, and Hercules was s

m. So Hercules gained the king’s fair daughter for his bride. In that last fierce struggle, one of the bull’s horns was brok

life at home, and he often thought of his early adventures, until at last the longing to see other lands and to do other gr

er in his wanderings. Hercules had traveled a great distance, when at last he came to a city by the sea. There he saw the ki

he grieved and grieved over it, till she grew pale and thin. Then, at last , she remembered the words of the dying centaur. S

of the fate that was in store for him. He traveled many miles, and at last came to the city where his master was living. He

n prince to his father’s kingdom. The boy, Theseus, whom the king had last seen as a baby, had grown to be a strong youth, a

s father’s sharp sword slew all the wild beasts that attacked him. At last , weary and footsore, yet looking like a king’s so

But alas! cruelly slain, he lay dead in a wood outside of Athens. At last some travelers found him there, and brought his b

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

deed by which she might win his love would not leave her mind. And at last , it no longer seemed so dreadful a thing. The end

ched the soldiers preparing to go. When at length Minos threw off the last rope, she sprang into the water, and, grasping th

in the labyrinth, no one could find the way back to the entrance. At last the ship reached the island of Crete, and the you

passages he passed, keeping firm hold of the precious thread; and at last he came into the open court. There lay the Minota

fter all, lost his way? But still he followed it up anxiously, and at last came to the entrance of the cave, and saw the sta

overty, they were contented and happy, and always glad to share their last crust with any one who came to their door. One ev

saw, they kept silence about it, quietly waiting on their guests. At last the latter arose from the table, saying they had

terrors of the sea, and the dangers of the storm-beaten waves. But at last , when she found that he was bent on going, she be

en masts, and the water came pouring into the boat from all sides. At last there came a crash, followed by groans and cries,

e before him, on the water, the face of his beloved wife Halcyone. At last a large, green wave rose before him, and he had t

s life might be spared, and that he might soon be restored to her. At last Juno could no longer bear to hear these prayers f

to visit again the spot where she and her husband had exchanged their last farewell. She had been standing there some time,

for the people, and everywhere they were dying of hunger. The king at last sent messengers to an oracle in a distant city, a

led the Hellespont. Phryxus, however, clung to the ram’s back, and at last they alighted together in the land of Colchis, fa

javelin, and, what was still better, to be truthful and kind. But at last Jason grew to be a man, and then Chiron told him

so he had to walk the rest of the way with only one shoe. He came at last to the palace of his father’s brother and was led

eatures, you would have believed, as all the people did, that Jason’s last hour had come. They were great, ugly creatures, w

ce with them. After a long, hard journey, full of adventures, they at last reached home. Jason banished his uncle from the k

k only too well. The wounded stag lifted its head, and gave the boy a last , loving, questioning look, then fell back on the

t he must not blame himself for what had been a mere accident; and at last he induced him to give up the arrow with which he

But the poor boy wept and mourned, and would not be comforted, and at last he died of grief. Apollo grieved much over his li

er day, and the more Glaucus saw of Scylla, the more he loved her. At last , one evening, as Scylla was about to climb the hi

he ocean, than my love for Scylla change while she is alive.” Then at last Circe saw that she must at least pretend to grant

pped into the water when her legs began to change their shape; and at last she screamed aloud in terror, for where her limbs

o that it would have made you cry, too, if you had seen him. Then, at last , he seized his lyre, for now that Hyacinthus was

singing at his work, and perfectly happy in living for that alone. At last , one day, a beautiful thought came into his mind.

s a poet might have expressed it in song. From early morning till the last ray of sunlight faded from the sky, the sculptor

pe in the stone. Each day it stood out more and more clearly, till at last , one evening, the light of the setting sun fell a

, Paris). On this day Pygmalion joined the train of young men and at last stood before the altar in the temple of Venus. As

ymphs of the woods, also, loved to hear Pan play on his flute, and at last he became so used to hearing his praises sung tha

ep for thinking of it; and yet he dared not confide it to any one. At last he could stand it no longer. One midnight, when e

angry step, and the little birds stopped singing, in their fright. At last he came to the spot where the shepherd and Galate

e blood, but as it flowed on, it became clearer and clearer, until at last , pure as crystal, it sprang into the sea and join

The terrible black horses hardly touched the earth or the waters. At last , when they came near the fountain of Arethusa, Pl

happy without sunshine and flowers and fresh air and the blue sky. At last , they reached Pluto’s palace. It was rich beyond

hear her voice calling, “Proserpina.” Many weeks passed thus, but at last , when the goddess was near to despair, she came t

. She had asked that question many, many times, in vain, during these last months. “Was she young, and slender, and beautifu

nderworld, and that she could do nothing against his mighty power. At last , she uncovered her face and rose, and went slowly

ning for her daughter. But on Olympus Jupiter sat long in thought. At last he called his messenger, the god Mercury, who is

uite at peace. All this Epimetheus saw, and it grieved him deeply. At last , one day, an idea came to him and he went to the

t them have some of the joy of Olympus.” Jupiter thought long, but at last he spoke. “It is an unwise wish, O Epimetheus! An

se. She would close it again so quickly that nothing could escape. At last , one day, the charm was too great to resist, and

but it was of no use. The little creatures were stronger than she. At last she sprang upon the cover, with her whole weight.

. In vain did heroes fight against Python. All were destroyed, and at last the whole land prayed to the gods for aid in its

ind him the world of light and life. Down and down it led him, but at last it became less steep and, with a turn, led him ou

ied to endure her loss, and how he had felt it more and more until at last he had been driven to come down into the underwor

her footstep was as yet only the noiseless tread of a spirit. But at last the end was in sight. The light of day began to s

hing in his. “O Orpheus,” she said; and then, “Goodbye! goodbye!” The last word was only a whisper, and she was gone. Mercur

singer lived seven long months of grief before the god Death came at last to take him down to his Eurydice. When he died, J

ar to the west, over land and sea, Hercules had now to travel, but at last , in the uttermost part of Africa, he found the Ti

ter than their own native land. But happiness such as this was not to last forever. One day a grim stranger, close wrapped i

No woman shall enter the palace, now that Alcestis is dead.” Then, at last , the hero told what he had done, rebuking Admetus

s and he burned to be able to say that he had made the dizzy ride. At last Helios led him to the hall where the great chario

so that the underworld saw the light of day and Pluto was alarmed. At last , the ancient goddess Earth raised her voice. She

from the car, fell, bright as a shooting-star, to the earth. Then at last the horses, tired and trembling, went to their st

ent on into the region where the chariot of the sun is never seen. At last , in this ghostly, gloomy land, he found the palac

begin to draw away from them, and in the evening they wavered and at last turned back. The race was won. Far away Perseus s

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

e kill the creature, he plunged his sword into it again and again. At last his wings became so wet that they could hardly su

the hero, with his queenly mother and his beautiful bride, set out at last for Argos and Greece, where his own kingdom await

led Theseus out into the woods. They wandered here and there, but at last they turned in the direction of the great stone.

him with the strain. I hen, slowly, the mighty mass rose, and with a last great effort Theseus turned it over. There lay th

us the first day passed. The following days were much like it, but at last Theseus reached Athens. His fame had gone before

caught the blows upon its horns or else dodged them altogether. At last Theseus pretended to give way. He sprang back sev

n, Paris was waiting in the grove for the coming of the goddesses. At last the crimson light was on the slopes and they appe

illed with anxiety, but weeks passed into months and no host came. At last men shook their heads and smiled and said, “It wa

the walls to watch. Nearer and nearer came the Grecian ships, and at last one touched the strand. Protesilaus was the first

hosts. Through him the Trojan towns were captured one by one, and at last only Troy remained. In this great city, protected

bodies of the dead were being burned according to Grecian custom. At last a solemn meeting of the chiefs of the Greeks was

recian camp, and the Trojans are setting fire to our fleet.” Then, at last , Achilles yielded, but his heart was still bitter

toward the gate of the city and crowded within the walls. Hector came last of all, and would not go in, but stood and waited

and retreated. ‘Thus they passed round the city three times. Then, at last , Minerva, who hated the Trojans because of the ch

of his son, and the grief of the old man touched Achilles so that at last he burst into tears and granted the request. Then

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

ole city was a mass of flames. Good old King Priam was slain, and the last of his sons died with him. His daughters were tak

ld streams and mountain rifts    Not found on any earthly chart. Then last of all he touched her brow.    Prophetic power ca

nother. “Cyclops, “he said, “my name is Noman.” “Noman shall be eaten last . That shall be his gift,” said Polyphemus savagel

Ulysses and his crew alone escaped. They sailed away in haste, but at last came to a little island with a good harbor. Here

had the minds of men. Eurylochus waited long for his friends, but at last returned to the ship alone and told Ulysses of th

touched the oxen, though their provisions ran shorter and shorter. At last , however, one day while Ulysses slept, the hungry

e shore and sat looking out across the sea and thinking of Ithaca. At last , after seven years, the gods took pity on him. Ju

Then, drawing the raft down to the sea, he pushed off, and started at last on his way home, for the gods were now favorable.

by and Ulysses did not return, nor were there any tidings of him. At last it began to be thought that he was dead. Then Pen

ill return,” she would answer. But the suitors grew impatient, and at last Antinoüs, the worst of them, came to her and said

ugh she worked slowly, and with many delays, the robe was finished at last , and there were no tidings of her husband. The su

ut the suitors. “These are evil days in my master’s land,” he said at last . “Who is your master?” asked Ulysses. “Ulysses wa

invented stories of himself. Long did Penelope listen, and when at last she rose to go, she said: — “Stranger, your words

estroyed Polydectes, 144. Became King of Argos, 144. Phæ΄c ians. The last people whom Ulysses met in his wanderings. They s

ltivated society, a key to allusions which are occasionally made; and last of all, those in advanced life, pleasure in retra

, was the consequence of his fall. He was a whole day falling, and at last alighted in the island of Lemnos, which was thenc

sea was not fluid, and the air was not transparent. God and Nature at last interposed, and put an end to this discord, separ

it. Their efforts were all in vain; no dog could run it down; and at last they came to Cephalus to borrow his famous dog, w

have ever deserved kindness at your hands, my husband, grant me this last request; do not marry that odious Breeze!” This d

on through Scythia, and the country of the Cimmerians, and arrived at last on the banks of the Nile. At length Jupiter inter

k into his den, Scared by the blithesome footsteps of the Dawn.” The last star in the tail of the Little Bear is the Pole-s

ame one frail form,     A phantom among men: companionless     As the last cloud of an expiring storm,     Whose thunder is

, that I have told you the truth. If I speak falsely, let this be the last time I behold his light. But it needs not much la

arm, look down and behold the earth and sea stretched beneath me. The last part of the road descends rapidly, and requires m

eld to his demand. So, having resisted as long as he could, Phœbus at last led the way to where stood the lofty chariot. It

rewn with roses. The stars withdrew, marshalled by the Daystar, which last of all retired also. The father, when he saw the

e western gates and we can delay no longer. Take the reins; but if at last your heart fails you, and you will benefit by my

nd without, and Parnassus, with his two peaks, and Rhodope, forced at last to part with his snowy crown. Her cold climate wa

nhabitants would not rouse themselves to open for their reception. At last a humble mansion received them, a small thatched

id of feet and wings, for the old folks, eluded their pursuit, and at last took shelter between the gods themselves. They fo

I, but he was stronger, and gained upon me, as my strength failed. At last , exhausted, I cried for help to Diana. ‘Help me,

ering meet To lay at Arethusa’s shining feet. Think, when he meets at last his fountain bride, What perfect love must thrill

companions of Ulysses, and tried to wreck the ships of Æneas, till at last she was turned into a rock, and as such still con

on.] Pygmalion saw so much wickedness in women that he came at last to abhor the sex, and resolved to live unmarried.

ike the workmanship of nature. Pygmalion admired his own work, and at last fell in love with the counterfeit creation. Often

ssed yielded to the finger and again resumed their roundness. Then at last the votary of Venus found words to thank the godd

ssel itself could no more be seen, she strained her eyes to catch the last glimmer of the sail, till that too disappeared. T

one that he would love better than her. But of all these prayers, the last was the only one destined to be granted. The godd

ng his eyes, and ever and anon dropping his beard upon his breast, at last shook himself free from himself, and leaning on h

now morning. She went to the sea shore, and sought the spot where she last saw him, on his departure. “While he lingered her

. “While he lingered here, and cast off his tacklings, he gave me his last kiss.” While she reviews every object, and strive

ents of hopeless love, and, standing before her doors, he spake these last words: ‘Anaxarete, you have conquered, and shall

n. When her husband came one night, she told him her distress, and at last drew from him an unwilling consent that her siste

nce. “Most undutiful and faithless of servants,” said she, “do you at last remember that you really have a mistress? Or have

n so dreadful a manner? and what cowardice makes thee sink under this last danger who hast been so miraculously supported in

s tied, but these nuptials shall be perpetual.” Thus Psyche became at last united to Cupid, and in due time they had a daugh

erpent snapped at the weapon and attempted to bite its iron point. At last Cadmus, watching his chance, thrust the spear at

one and Cadmus, nor the god In Epidaurus.” For an explanation of the last allusion, see Epidaurus. The Myrmidons. The

them infection, so that the most faithful were the first victims. At last all hope of relief vanished, and men learned to l

thers sank on the earth, and turned their dying eyes around to take a last look, then closed them in death. “What heart had

was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. One day Juno was seeking her husband, who,

that one purpose you are so fond of — reply. You shall still have the last word, but no power to speak first.” This nymph sa

n caves and among mountain cliffs. Her form faded with grief, till at last all her flesh shrank away. Her bones were changed

ly to any one who calls her, and keeps up her old habit of having the last word. Narcissus’s cruelty in this case was not th

tting; she saw no other object, her face turned constantly on him. At last , they say, her limbs rooted in the ground, her fa

together cast a parting look around them, and together breathed their last . Alphenor, an elder brother, seeing them fall, ha

ose took up the mountain Ossa and piled it on Pelion. 10 They were at last subdued by thunderbolts, which Minerva invented,

his daughter in marriage and made him his successor on the throne. At last Bellerophon by his pride and presumption drew upo

y spun their fatal thread, foretold that the life of the child should last no longer than a brand then burning upon the hear

ns only that he perishes by a bloodless and unhonored death. With his last breath he calls upon his aged father, his brother

remained. “Now, goddess,” said he, “prosper your gift!” and threw the last apple off at one side. She looked at it, and hesi

ccompanied by a number of volunteers, and after various adventures at last reached the country of the Amazons. Hippolyta, th

an to low, and were thus discovered. Cacus was slain by Hercules. The last exploit we shall record was bringing Cerberus fro

practical and the imaginative in some beautiful stanzas, of which the last two may be thus translated: — “Deep degraded to

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

is hands trembled. He kissed the boy, not knowing that it was for the last time. Then rising on his wings, he flew off, enco

ed by his name. His father cried, “Icarus, Icarus, where are you?” At last he saw the feathers floating on the water, and bi

mphs of mountains and grottos, and the Nereids, sea-nymphs. The three last named were immortal, but the wood-nymphs, called

u that punishment awaits you.” He desisted not from his crime, and at last the tree, sundered by repeated blows and drawn by

ld dwells there, and Fear and Shuddering, and Famine. Go and tell the last to take possession of the bowels of Erisichthon.

e starving father procured food; but not enough for his wants, and at last hunger compelled him to devour his limbs, and he

l difficulties, and watching over his interests from the first to the last . Leucothea and Palæmon. Ino, the daughter o

him to breathe gently, and sighing was out of the question. Weary at last of fruitless endeavors, he acted out his true cha

ered thus: ‘Awake! My fairest, my espoused, my latest found, Heaven’s last , best gift, my ever-new delight.’” Dr. Young, t

fell by each other’s hands. The armies then renewed the fight, and at last the invaders were forced to yield, and fled, leav

llowing is the lamentation of Antigone over Œdipus, when death has at last relieved him from his sufferings: — “Alas! I onl

can she blame his impatience to behold her? “Farewell,” she said, “a last farewell,” — and was hurried away, so fast that t

ill make his escape. But you have only to keep him fast bound, and at last when he finds all his arts unavailing, he will re

wild beast, in rapid succession. But finding all would not do, he at last resumed his own form and addressed the youth in a

we could never more be free from fear.” “Grant me, then,” said he, “a last request, since nought will avail to save my life,

descended to us. He wrote hymns, triumphal odes, and elegies. In the last species of composition he particularly excelled.

of us as we sat. ‘I see you,’ he exclaimed, ‘and I will make this the last of your love-meetings.’ His voice was a roar such

as well known to them that fate had decreed that Troy should fall, at last , if her enemies should persevere and not voluntar

before him, slaying many, none daring to make a stand against him. At last Sarpedon, son of Jove, ventured to oppose himself

us’s death, and of the conflict raging for his remains. The Greeks at last succeeded in bearing off the body to the ships, c

ir war cry. Penthesilea slew many of the bravest warriors, but was at last slain by Achilles. But when the hero bent over hi

ssession of Philoctetes, the friend who had been with Hercules at the last and lighted his funeral pyre. Philoctetes had joi

King Priam lived to see the downfall of his kingdom and was slain at last on the fatal night when the Greeks took the city.

e giant so much that he promised him as a favor that he should be the last of the party devoured. He asked his name, to whic

eir bellies; so the men all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When they had got a few paces fr

d, and all that time Ulysses had stood at the helm, without sleep. At last quite exhausted he lay down to sleep. While he sl

ightning shattered their mast, which in its fall killed the pilot. At last the vessel itself came to pieces. The keel and ma

resolution to return to his country and his wife and son. Calypso at last received the command of Jove to dismiss him. Merc

e manner of suppliants, at the hearth side. For a time none spoke. At last an aged statesman, addressing the king, said, “It

urse for Italy. Venus now interceded with Neptune to allow her son at last to attain the wished-for goal and find an end of

with fateful sway, The steerage of the realm gave way.” The ships at last reached the shores of Italy, and joyfully did the

wander a hundred years, and flit to and fro about the shore, till at last they are taken over.” Æneas grieved at recollecti

ence would cost you so dear. Stop, I beseech you, and refuse me not a last farewell.” She stood for a moment with averted co

ich, kept their money to themselves, and gave no share to others; the last being the most numerous class. Here also were tho

d out both hands to him, while tears flowed freely. “Have you come at last ,” said he, “long expected, and do I behold you af

thstand him, and put the multitude to flight wherever he appeared. At last he encountered Æneas, and the armies stood still

neas stood fenced with his shield, turning every way to meet them. At last , after Mezentius had three times made the circuit

cans fell pierced with her darts or struck down by her battle-axe. At last an Etruscan named Aruns, who had watched her long

uns struck her and inflicted a fatal wound. She fell and breathed her last in the arms of her attendant maidens. But Diana,

nd Turnus. Turnus had avoided the contest as long as he could, but at last , impelled by the ill success of his arms and by t

rns to the world, to dwell in some other human or animal body, and at last , when sufficiently purified, it returns to the so

od, pulse, and breast confirm the Dardan shepherd’s prize.” See this last allusion explained in Chapter XXVII. The Apoll

irst in loftiness of soul surpassed, The next in majesty, in both the last . The force of nature could no further go; To make

us years of Gothic darkness past, Emerged all splendor in our isle at last . Thus lovely Halcyons dive into the main, Then sh

l and the society of his most distinguished contemporaries, spent the last ten years of his life, worn out with grief and an

uilds a pile on which it deposits itself, and dying, breathes out its last breath amidst odors. From the body of the parent

ll. But it seems they found out how to circumvent the poor unicorn at last . They discovered that it was a great lover of pur

d Ahriman — carry on incessant war. But this state of things will not last forever. The time will come when the adherents of

and villages, and are under no restrictions in regard to food, which last is not a privilege, but a mark of ignominy, as if

f in Europe that such a personage did exist somewhere in the East. At last in the fifteenth century, a Portuguese traveller,

hat from that moment he could neither sleep, nor drink, nor speak. At last Skirnir, his messenger, drew his secret from him,

ched on all sides for a place where they might pass the night, and at last came to a very large hall, with an entrance that

he giant had tied it up so tight he could not untie a single knot. At last Thor became wroth, and grasping his mallet with b

ertility upon the overflowings of the Nile. The ark alluded to in the last line is shown by pictures still remaining on the

the usual summary manner. For some time Rhea pleaded with him, but at last pretended to yield to his commands. Hastily wrapp

Saturn, or Cronus, the leader and instigator of the revolt, weary at last of bloodshed and strife, withdrew to Italy, or He

onquered all his foes, asserted his fight to the throne, and could at last reign over the world undisturbed; but he knew tha

over the homes where they might have been so happy, and drowned their last despairing cries in their seething depths. “Now

ad seen their sister. Search and inquiry proved equally fruitless. At last , weary of this hopeless quest, Phœnix refused his

riosity, many adventurers joined him on the way, and, when the cow at last lay down in the land since called Bœotia, they al

Hyacinthus was already beyond aid, and in a few seconds breathed his last in his friend’s arms. To keep some reminder of th

ing moan brought him with one bound to her side; ere she breathed her last , an explanation was given and received; and Procr

ord she uttered, — how could Love Too anxious be upbraided? — but one last And sad ‘Farewell!’ scarce audible, she sighed, A

! The tremulous leaves repeat to me Eurydice! Eurydice!” Lowell. At last there dawned a day when some Bacchantes overtook

ere about to toss him overboard, he craved permission to play for the last time. The pirates consented. His clear notes floa

ined her child with stories of his father’s beauty and power, that at last Phaeton became conceited, and acquired a habit of

s of Olympus. Her daughters fell one by one, never to rise again. The last clung convulsively to her mother’s breast; but, e

to place, hoping to find some one capable of restoring his sight. At last he reached the Cyclopes’ cave, and one of them to

eir humiliating plight, and turned them into ridicule. But when he at last set them free, Mars darted away, vowing vengeance

donis is no more.” Bion ( Elton’s tr.). Very reluctantly Mercury at last appeared to lead the soul of the departed down in

r to thee; Nor tremble at the hissing of the sea.” Edwin Arnold. At last his prayers overcame the maiden’s scruples, and s

her scheme, and nerved Leander’s arm to cleave the rapid current. At last he reached the tower steps, and was lovingly gree

yet he struggled on a while longer, with Hero’s name on his lips. At last , exhausted and ready to sink, he lifted his eyes

y places, and, as a warning to other impulsive maidens, to repeat the last sounds which fell upon her ear “But her voice is

our ultimate word.” Saxe. Venus alone had not forgotten poor Echo’s last passionate prayer, and was biding her time to pun

ntly declared he would never marry, Venus was delighted to see him at last a victim of the tender passion, and resolved to g

nd as he pressed kiss after kiss upon the chiselled lips they grew at last soft and warm to his touch, and a faint colour fl

ove. Her every wish was gratified almost as soon as expressed; and at last , encouraged by her lover’s evident anxiety to ple

Cupid sprang from, the couch, seized his bow and arrows, and, with a last sorrowful, reproachful glance at Psyche, flew awa

ates of Hades were closed behind her, and she had nearly finished her last task, when she suddenly fancied that it would be

te awaiting her, and tried every means in his power to save her. As a last resort he sent heralds to publish far and wide th

a dragon rides; Here, from our strict embrace a stream he glides And last , sublime, his stately growth he rears, A tree, an

iter, disguised as a mortal, could urge his love suit. When he had at last obtained a hearing, he told her who he was, calcu

ll his powers of persuasion into play to console her. His devotion at last induced her to forget her recreant lover, and, af

ile Ceres roamed over hill and dale in search of Proserpina. Weary at last of her hopeless quest, the goddess seated herself

nt, an offering meet To lay at Arethusa’s shining feet. Think when at last he meets his fountain bride What perfect love mus

n, the god was obliged to interfere once more in her behalf, until at last Erisichthon, deprived of means to procure food, d

the next decade as priestesses and guardians of the sacred fire. The last ten years were spent in instructing the novices;

ere of equal size and strength, the victory seemed very uncertain. At last Hercules felt his great strength begin to fail, a

by his mother Earth, from whom he derived all his strength, until at last his struggles ceased, and he hung limp and lifele

f Gibraltar have borne the name of Hercules’ Pillars. The twelfth and last task appointed by Eurystheus was the most difficu

to Hades and bring up the dog Cerberus, securely bound. “But for the last , to Pluto’s drear abode Through the dark jaws of

e his form at will, further to perplex and harass the sturdy hero. At last he assumed the shape of a bull, and with lowered

d his share of the contract, departed in search of Medusa. Perseus at last perceived the Gorgons’ home in the dim distance;

y, and wisdom to Theseus, whose fame began to be published abroad. At last Æthra deemed him strong enough to raise the rock

rey to the monster’s appetite, and all his strength to lay him low at last . The Escape from Crete The Minotaur slain,

sued Hippolyte was accidentally wounded by an arrow, and breathed her last in Theseus’ arms. Theseus next set out with an At

nnical, that he gradually alienated his people’s affections, until at last they hated him, and banished him to the Island of

isition of knowledge, strength, and skill passed very quickly; and at last the time came when Chiron made known to him the s

o any aid he could bestow. Jason listened respectfully to his tutor’s last instructions; then, girding on his sword and putt

aturally kind-hearted and helpful, and, moreover, mindful of Chiron’s last recommendation, Jason offered the old woman his a

who, unconscious of coming evil, continued offering the sacrifice. At last the ceremony was completed, and the king cast an

by judicious flattery, stimulated Jason to attempt similar feats. At last the musicians recited the story of Phryxus and He

h, as Cadmus had done, conquer the giants which would spring up, and, last of all, slay the guardian dragon, or the fleece w

triumph to the Argo. “Exulting Jason grasped the shining hide, His last of labours, and his envied pride. Slow from the g

years now passed happily and uneventfully for Jason and Medea; but at last their affection for each other cooled, and Jason

t to the other the boar fled, closely pursued by the hunt, and was at last brought to bay by Atalanta, who succeeded in deal

, and threw it upon the fire burning brightly on her hearth. When the last bit of the precious wood crumbled away into ashes

said, To wed my mother, to produce a race Accursed and abhorr’d; and last , to slay My father.” Sophocles ( Francklin’s tr.

hilst life remain’d, on the soft bosom hung Of the dear maid, and his last spirit breath’d O’er her pale cheek, discolour’d

ir nuptials in the tomb.” Sophocles ( Francklin’s tr.). Ismene, the last of Œdipus’ unfortunate race, died of grief, and t

bouring thicket, Bellerophon watched for an opportunity which came at last , and, while the winged steed was grazing, he vaul

st cry, had rushed to give her all the assistance in their power. The last words were quickly spoken, but none too soon, for

he plant a human heat retain’d.” Ovid ( Pope’s tr.) One of Dryope’s last requests had been that her child might often play

r change her mind, but she would not even listen to his pleadings. At last the lover had recourse to stratagem, disguised hi

st renowned of all, the Iliad, begins with the story of the tenth and last year’s events. Chryseis and Briseis Among a

favourite charioteer Automedon, Achilles went forth to battle, and at last seeing Hector, whom alone he wished to meet, he r

The Death of Achilles His efforts to make peace failed; but at last he prevailed upon Priam to celebrate his betrotha

mplaint against the Greeks, and strongly advised them to secure their last offering to Neptune. The Story of Laocoon T

t from the general massacre; and the aged Priam, who lived to see his last son perish before his eyes, finally found relief

nt to punish them for omitting the usual sacrifice to the gods. He at last consulted Proteus, who revealed how the wrath of

about from place to place, losing his ships and companions, until at last the gods allowed him to return home. His marvelou

while Polyphemus petted the ram, and inquired how he came to pass out last of all. “‘My favourite ram, how art thou now the

me to pass out last of all. “‘My favourite ram, how art thou now the last To leave the cave? It hath not been thy wont To l

e fresh stream, and first at eve to seek The stable; now thou art the last of all. Grievest thou for thy master, who has los

resh blood; but Ulysses, with drawn sword, forced them back, until at last Tiresias, the blind seer, approached. He was allo

e in the spirit land. Many others came and conversed with him; but at last he was forced to depart, and return to Ææa, where

he could not depart, as he had no vessel or crew to bear him away. At last Minerva, who had always befriended him, prevailed

y the fraud deceived The Grecian youths.” Homer ( Bryant’s tr.). At last the subterfuge was discovered, and the unfortunat

seas you yet shall build.’” Virgil ( Conington’s tr.). Awakened at last by the ever-increasing tumult without, Æneas seiz

first alarm, had seized his weapons, determined to fight to the very last . Hecuba, his wife, was clinging to him, imploring

youth, and then murdered Priam also. “So Priam’s fortunes closed at last : So passed he, seeing as he passed His Troy in fl

she awoke and looked out of her palace window, it was only to see the last vessel sink beneath the horizon. Concealing her g

nd in the next encounter, Camilla, the brave Volscian maiden, fell at last , breathing a fervent entreaty that Turnus should

see them all slain and the town in the hands of the Trojans. “Go: my last charge to Turnus tell, To haste with succour, and

to the ground, frankly acknowledging himself beaten as he exhaled his last breath. “‘Yours is the victory: Latian bands Ha

n (Io) — confided to his care by the heavenly light (Juno) — until at last their beams were quenched by the wind and rain (M

a dragon (the usual demon of drought or darkness), and sets (dies) at last without having ever overtaken the light of dawn (

ice,” may also, perchance, have been intended to represent either the last faint breath of the expiring wind, or the setting

(the Rainbow). Attendant of Juno, 37, 292, 335 Iron Age. Fourth and last age previous to the Deluge, 23 Isles of the Bles

the surrounding meadows. Europa caressed the beautiful animal, and at last had the courage to sit upon his back. Jupiter too

“from morn to noon, from noon to dewy eve,” throughout the world. At last , when she deemed her search well nigh hopeless, s

er the serpent Python, who pursued her wheresoever she went; until at last , in the Isle of Delos, alone and unfriended, bear

ollo passing by accident over the tomb which contained her, heard her last melancholy cries, but unable to save her from dea

t she continued for some days in the most agonizing situation, and at last died. It was always required that those who consu

peculiar care; For thee large bunches load the bending vine, And the last blessings of the year are thine; To thee his joys

being killed in the attempt; this advice he however slighted, and at last received a mortal wound from a wild boar which he

first became general; however, Juno, Venus, and Minerva, were left at last to decide between them, their respective right to

another care when thou hast smiled? Unfortunates on earth, we see at last All death-shadows, and glooms that overcast Our s

“Ere I leave this world, oh! allow me to touch once more, and for the last time, the strings of the lyre which has so often

time, the strings of the lyre which has so often cheered me: let the last moments of my life, be soothed by its gentle infl

unable to conceal, From the first moment of his vital breath, To his last year of unrepenting death.” Amongst the most not

gone, And for some time Narcissus left alone, ‘Where are you all?’ at last she hears him call, And she straight answers him,

w,’ She hastily returns, ‘why come not you?’ “‘Then let us join,’ at last Narcissus said, ‘Then let us join,’ replied the r

om he imagined had hid themselves in play. But Echo, charmed with his last exclamation, hastily appeared, and threw herself

th the delusive shade which seemed to gaze on him from the depths. At last “Streaming tears from his full eye-lids fell, An

ich he had treated her, hovered near his footsteps and witnessed this last infatuation with redoubled sorrow. ‌ “Now hangi

h pinching famine curst, And justly tortured with an equal thirst. At last his shining arms to heaven he rears And, in distr

with the leaves of the vine, and sometimes with laurel or rocket, the last of these plants, which is said to raise the passi

Ovid. ‌The pertinacious wooing of the metamorphosed deity, had, at last its effect, in preparing Pomona for Vertumnus, wh

s abroad in my green domains. But ye! ye are changed since ye met me last ! There is something bright from your features pas

 but your smile hath a dimness yet — Oh! what have ye looked on since last we met? Ye are changed, ye are changed! and I se

th from the mountains passed? Ye have looked on death since ye met me last ! I know whence the shadow comes o’er you now, Ye

us eyes. Where are the blooms of Summer? in the west, Blushing their last to the last sunny hours, When the mild eve by sud

ere are the blooms of Summer? in the west, Blushing their last to the last sunny hours, When the mild eve by sudden night is

on a mossy stone, She sits and reckons up the dead and gone, With the last leaves for a love-rosary, Whilst all the withered

ind’s mysterious far away, Doubtful what ghostly thing will steal the last Into that distance, grey upon the grey. O go and

n breeze or in blast, We will sport round the world as long as ’twill last .” Jennings. Alcyone, the daughter of Æolus, mar

poor Alcyone! But now thy stormy passion past, Thou upon the wave at last ,                           Buildest, from all tem

ugh long o’erborne,                         Make their tones heard at last .                         I bring them from the t

g was far too loud to be agreeable, and detracted from her beauty. At last these illiberal reflections were the cause of his

arth-born brothers fall.     One labour more remains, and, though the last , In danger far surmounting all the past; That ent

us with repeated prayers she oft assails, The infernal tyrant, and at last prevails; Then calls to have decrepid Æson brough

bes shall fall! ………………………………………………………… When o’er each babe you look a last adieu,     And gaze on Innocence that smiles asle

hat guards the gate of Pluto; — the command Of stern Eurystheus. This last bloody deed, (Wretch that I am!) the murder of my

Hercules was employed for a whole year in continually pursuing it; at last , he caught it in a trap, or when tired, or accord

as, after killing a dragon which guarded the tree. ‌ The twelfth and last , and most dangerous of his labours, was to bring

ules, and he had but little trouble with his enemy as an ox, until at last Achelous retired in disgrace to his bed of waters

s possessed, was the consciousness of innocence. Remorse, however, at last preyed upon the bosom of Phædra; after taking poi

at which Hymen presided. This happiness, however, was not destined to last very long, for Aristæus became enamoured of the m

yes impatient backward cast, To catch a lover’s look — but looked his last : ‌Here all his pains were lost, one greedy look,

, Laden with music — flute notes from the vales, Echoes of song — the last sweet sounds of life And the glad sunshine of the

    And rich notes fill the scented air, And all are gifts, my love’s last gifts to thee!     Take me to thy warm heart once

s, ‘To Polynice.’ With presumptuous rage, His steps he traces, and at last he finds him. ‘Thebans,’ he cried, with a tremend

me. And that thy soul may fly with more regret Know traitor that thy last blow comes from me.’” Racine. ‌He approached t

intained the war against the King of Troy for a long time, but was at last forced to leave Phrygia and seek a retreat in Pis

eir separate homes. Ulysses and the other generals interfered; and at last Agamemnon was persuaded to sacrifice a daughter s

ered crimes unheard of heretofore, And nature may have changed in her last depths, Together with the Gods and all their laws

th! my child! my child! (Alone) Fell woman! ever false! false was thy last Denunciation, as thy bridal vow; And yet even tha

r to the Gods above? Unworthy am I then to join in prayer? If, on the last , or any day before, ‌Of my brief course on earth

e first fell gloriously. The son of Peleus refused to the Trojans the last and only consolation of thinking that the remains

ccompanied into Epirus the ambassadors sent to claim from Pyrrhus the last scion of a foeman’s race; Orestes, the ambassador

ouch her trembling body cast, Repressed the ready tears and spoke her last ; ‘Dear pledges of my love, while heaven so please

t, But having found it, sickened at the sight, And closed her lids at last in endless night.” Dryden. Allegorical Divi

O see our ashes in one urn confined, Whom love at first, and fate at last , has joined. Thou tree, where now one lifeless lu

sed, And softly sighed the passion of his breast, Then to the temples last recess conveyed The unreluctant, unresisting maid

’s bright orb disappear: He thought of Hero and the lost delight, Her last embracings, and the space between; He thought of

uture night, Her speechless rapture, and enamoured mien.” Keats. At last the twilight came, followed by the darkness of ni

his struggles for life, when hope was gone and despair succeeded, his last glance sought the watch light in Abydos, and his

succeeded, his last glance sought the watch light in Abydos, and his last sigh was given to the fond being who looked in va

ind hearted deity, Touched the pale stone with life, and it became At last Pygmalion’s bride.” Barry Cornwall. Sappho

r to return if he was unable to find and bring back his sister; he at last consulted the oracle of Delphos, to obtain its as

hus every ninth month they renewed this bloody ceremony, which was to last nine days, and every day they offered up nine vic

on. Tlaloc was their second, and Tezcallipuca their third deity. This last was considered the god of repentance: and it was

to speak with more confidence. It is the result of my reading for the last six years, during which I have gone through the w

ames instead of the Latin us and um. There is no good reason for this last usage, and I think Greek names should be so writt

he fullest sense of the word, as much so as lands or houses. To these last the public have a right, but it is only on giving

etcher, Christ’s Victory, i. 37 ; Cowley, The Gazers ; Idem, Parting, last stanza. The original seems to have been Sidney's

h, and the changes which appear to have taken place among them. These last are however, in the popular mode of viewing them,

ity for Christianity becomes a question45. Of these three classes the last alone is peculiar to modern times : the two forme

the wine-god Dionysos was made one with the sun-god Helios, and this last again, as some think, with the archer-god Phœbos

gloomy Tartaros, and Love. Chaos produced Erebos and Night, and this last bore to Erebos Day and Æther. Earth now produced

e golden apples of the Hesperides. Earth finally bore by Tartaros her last offspring, the hundred-headed Typhoeus, the fathe

assigned the place of Uranos and Gæa to Ophiôn and Eurynome. As this last is said to be an Oceanis, and the former name is

ne, the Rhodanus or Rhone, and the Padus or Po, on the banks of which last stream the fable of Phaëthôn was localised. Accor

offspring of the king of heaven and the goddess of the moon258. This last is a pleasing fiction of the lyric poet Alcman. T

ested’ Leto (Darkness ?), and ‘well-named’ Asteria (Starry)284, which last espoused Perses, the son of Crios. Leto was desti

he same with the Saturnus of the Latins327. The fabled flight of this last from Olympos to Hesperia, and his there establish

stia, Hera, and Demeter. The four first we shall place here : the two last , as wives of Zeus, will find their more appropria

rsephone, Mnemosyne of the Muses, and Leto of Apollo and Artemis. His last spouse was Hera, who bore him Hebe, Ares, and Eil

of the mythe ; Zeus was then placed at the head of a genealogy ; and last came the poets, who detailed the amorous history.

d Doris415. Their children were Tritôn416 and Rhode, or Rhodos, which last became the bride of Helios417. A late legend said

nts501. Hesiod, who gives her the same parents, says that she was the last spouse of Zeus502. According to the Argive legend

ympian queen. According to the legend the goddess herself formed this last bird from the many-eyed Argos, whom she had set a

her, expressing her willingness to encounter the anger of Hera. This last goddess, when informed by her messenger, remits h

heir companion gave origin to the stream which bore his name649. This last legend admits of a very simple explanation. Marsy

s the sun-god, or as a moral being of great purity, will be that this last is the real root of these names, and that, as we

he reserved to draw her chariot : the fifth, destined by Hera for the last labour of Heracles, bounded across the Keladôn an

f prophecy, music and archery, and Artemis as his counterpart in this last office. Voss713 therefore (with whom agree Wolf71

aracter. We have more than once hinted our inclination to regard this last as the more correct hypothesis. We will now brief

s. There can, we think, be little doubt of the identification of this last with the Grecian Aphrodite, for the tale of Adoni

is temple was armed, as it also was at Sparta and Corinth763. In this last city she was also styled Urania764, and her worsh

emale accomplishments ; she wove her own robe and that of Hera, which last she is said to have embroidered very richly795. W

hile the military class styled her Front-fighter (Пρόμαχος). As these last were the ruling order, their view of the characte

are some mythes which can be explained with so much more ease on this last hypothesis, that we think it not improbable that

whom he gave her ‘currish mind and artful disposition838.’ One of the last of the Homerids thus sang the story of the birth

ed as presiding more particularly over flocks and herds857. From this last view some of his Hellenic attributes may be simpl

air, distributing corn to the different regions of the earth889. This last circumstance betrays the late age of the fiction 

s obtain the means of living after all his property was gone891. This last legend, we may observe, admits of a very simple e

e in it was clad in black, with the head and mane of a horse900. This last legend has nothing perhaps very peculiar in it ;

poets1040 Iris is appropriated to the service of Hera ; and by these last she is invariably, and even we may say clumsily,

he Trojans to battle1069. Strife is said to be small at first, but at last to raise her head to the heaven. She is sent fort

ght to satisfy any one, that the line in question is spurious. In the last book of this poem1087 Thetis is said to have brou

me to Greece, from a land which does not produce that plant1107. This last is the absurd hypothesis which we have seen renew

in form was named the Western Horn, and then Amaltheia’s Horn, which last name was afterwards given to places similar to it

means quite satisfactory) interpretation of it is God-of-Nysa, which last place occurs frequently in his legend. Like Tritô

in the isle of Cyzicos, of Berecynthos, Sipylos, Cybelos ; from which last she is said to have derived her name, though the

young women, for the idea of youth was always included. It is in this last sense that the goddesses of whom we treat were ca

heard evermore to lament his fate in not being able to die1270. This last circumstance refers to the common pragmatic histo

d Hesperides abide.’ It names them Stheino, Euryale and Medusa, which last alone was mortal. Poseidôn, it is added, lay with

ow from the East,) are the race of Typhoeus, whom he describes as the last and most terrible child of Earth. In Greece, as o

n far more to the west. They seem in the poet’s view to have been the last tribe of ordinary men in that direction, and to h

apparently of huge stature1347 ; yet the daughter of Eurymedôn, their last king, was by Poseidôn mother of the king of the P

e side of the Giants were Porphyriôn, Alcyoneus and Encelados, on the last of whom Athena flung the isle of Sicily, where hi

harybdis somewhere between the Wandering Rocks and Thrinakia (if this last be Sicily) ; for it is after passing those rocks

e very dear to the Immortals. We dwell apart in the wavefull sea, the last  ; nor does any other mortal mingle with us : but

seus may have taken the liberty of assigning a false position to this last place. We finally think, that if Thesprotia and i

creations : the two first, he says, were made by the gods, the three last by Zeus, who attained the supremacy of heaven in

presented by the delineation of the vices and miseries of man in the last stage of the progression, it was asserted, that a

and as it is a harder metal, it was naturally selected to express the last and worst race of men ; but as tradition spake di

wledged no evil spirits, the poet found it necessary to cut away this last part of the original mythe. Völcker1446 on the ot

hat theory, we feel disposed to acquiesce to a certain extent in this last opinion, and to reject the ingenious theory state

f Solôn the lineaments of truth, and becomes real history. It is this last period alone which presents materials for the his

ther of Hellên, who was the father of Doros, Æolos, and Xuthos, which last had two sons, Achæos and Iôn. Of these personifie

By her he had three sons, namely Æsôn, Amythaôn and Pheres1530. This last built the city of Pheræ, which was named from him

mother. The children of Æacos were, Peleus, Telamôn, and Phocos. The last having been slain by his brothers out of jealousy

and was famous for his skill in surgery1597, which he taught the two last heroes. But having been accidentally wounded by o

d free from storm, and these are called the Halcyôn-days1606. In this last legend and in all (except the preceding one) rela

eians, or Epeians as they were named, having migrated to Ætolia. This last however may be only a late fiction, to give a col

the latter to the northern part, and Orchomenos and the Minyans. This last cycle is closely connected with that of the Argon

hebes and Samothrace ; that Harmonia was an object of worship in this last place, and that the Cabeiræan deities were also w

ster. They then went about whining in quest of him, till they came at last to the cave of Cheirôn, who appeased their grief

lt in Bœotia and about the bay of Pagasæ in Thessaly. At Alos in this last region stood a temple of Laphystian1664 Zeus, abo

olitical state of things somewhat similar to that in France under the last Merovingians, or still more resembling that of Ja

“What is that which has one voice, is four-footed, two-footed, and at last three-footed ?” The oracle told the Thebans that

f Laïos and Œdipûs, and the two Theban wars. At the conclusion of the last he recommended the Thebans to abandon their city,

o at Delphi1712, and a treasury for king Hyrieus. In the wall of this last they placed a stone in such a manner that it coul

g him on his shoulders, he proceeded toward Mycenæ, and coming on the last day of the appointed period to Molorchos’ abode,

den of the Hesperides whence they had been taken1764. The twelfth and last task imposed by Eurystheus was to bring Cerberos

ying that Procne, others that Philomela was the nightingale1807. This last , which has the signification of the name in its f

his head ; and as long as it remained uncut, so long was his life to last . Scylla, having seen Minôs, fell in love with him

nd in it there were altars of Hephæstos, Butes and Poseidôn, on which last sacrifices were made to Erechtheus1849. In this t

of Oreithyia, and possibly that of Cephalos and Procris, though this last seems to be a genuine Attic mythe. As for Cecrops

ntes had three children, Isandros, Hippolochos, and Laodameia ; which last was by Zeus the mother of Sarpedôn. Falling at le

r. Sthenobœa, hearing of his success, hung herself. Bellerophontes at last attempted by means of Pegasos to ascend to heaven

, after wandering over various regions of Europe and Asia, arrived at last on the banks of the Nile, where, touched by Zeus,

ed the babe in the mountains, where she was suckled by a bear, and at last found by some hunters, who named her Atalanta and

n of the autochthon Lelex, by whom he had Amyclas and Eurydice, which last was married to Acrisios king of Argos. Amyclas ha

areos, Icarios, Aphareus, and Leucippos. According to others, the two last and Œbalos were the sons of Perieres, and Œbalos

uri2012), are Phœbe, Brightness, and Hilaeira, Joyful (ἱλαρὸς), which last is an epithet given to the moon by Empedocles2013

ds, to give a mythic ground for the alternate life and death of these last , or possibly because in the legend they are Messe

his brother Pheres, by whom he had two sons, Bias and Melampûs. This last lived in the country. Before his house stood an o

and Θηροϕόνη)2051, the daughters of Trough (Δϵξάμϵνος). Perhaps this last theory, though carried somewhat too far, may be t

of it, and for his falsehood the mountain was thrown on him2055. This last trifling legend is, as we may easily see, one of

words relating to water and the land by marshes and streams2075. This last theory is supported by the horsemanship of Pelops

the priest, and he slew himself instead of the beautiful victim. This last and decisive proof of true affection quite vanqui

ship of the celestial bodies, more particularly of the Moon, of which last the names of the Minoïc family would appear to ha

s’ ; and the Germans term them the ‘Clucking Hen’ (Gluckhenne). These last similitudes lead us to think that the original co

ve to rub his body, shield, and spear. The virtue of this salve would last an entire day, and protect alike against fire and

he southern coast, and finally reaching the Phasis and Colchis, which last place is first named by the Corinthian poet Eumel

ughter Cleopatra, and three sons Ilos, Assaracos, and Ganymedes. This last was for his beauty carried off to Olympos by the

s troops. The Trojans are driven back to their town, but Patroclos at last falls by the hand of Hectôr. Rage and grief at th

for burning it, others for consecrating it to Pallas-Athene2222. This last opinion prevailed, and the banquets were spread.

, and Iphianassa or Iphigeneia2228. The tale of the sacrifice of this last at Aulis to obtain a favourable wind has been alr

the narrative from the end of the Ilias to the taking of Troy, which last event is the subject of the poem of Tryphiodorus,

7. Stata Mater is generally supposed to have been Vesta. We find this last also called Mater. 2308 Ceres. Ceres was

ame of Cloacina. There was at Rome a temple of Venus Fruti2320, which last seems to be merely a corruption of Aphrodite. It

e critics who regard the poems as interpolated, we hold with Wolf the last six books of the Ilias to be the work of a differ

scribes the Aloeids as piling Ossa and Pelion on Olympos, regard this last as the abode of the gods ? 126. Il. v. 749 ; vi

en and its inhabitants, so different from the Paradise of Dante. This last , however, cannot be fairly placed in comparison w

, ut sup.). Others understand by them Ash-nymphs, from μϵλία. In this last case they might denote the production of timber-t

d and the account of Lot and the angels in the book of Genesis, which last may have been carried to Greece, or have been lea

are Neilo, Tritone, Asopo, Acheloïs, Heptapora, and Rhodia, (the two last from rivers named by Homer, II. xii. 20. and Hesi

seq. Hygin. 134. 1091. Il. xx. 234. 1092. Od. v. 333 ; xi. 601. The last of these passages is undoubtedly spurious, and th

the Latin nubo and nubes. 1246. Il. iii. 130. Od. iv. 743. In this last place it is used of Penelope, who was not very yo

pollod. ii. 5. 9. 1262. Helena, 15. 1263. Below, Part II. chap. the last . The Returns. 1264. See Orphic. Hymn xxv. 1265

1312. Æn. iii. 211. Tzetz. Lyc. 166. 1313. Below, Part II. chap. the last . Argonautics. See also Æschyl. Eum. 50. Virgil, u

t point of the island. 1360. Hor. Carm. iii. 16, 34 ; 17, 1. In this last we cannot help regarding with Buttmann vv. 2-5. a

mæus ap. Sch. Il. xviii. 486.), others Asia, others Libya ; these two last refer to the abodes of Prometheus and Atlas. 144

curs in Homer in the Catalogue, and in Il. v. 710 ; xiii. 687 ; which last however is considered spurious. See also Il. xiv.

03. 1529. Iles. Fr. 23. Eurip. Fr. Æolos, 23. Apollod. i. 7, 3. This last writer names several other children of Æolos. 15

1662. Hygin. P. A. ii. 20. 1663. Hygin. 4. Nonnus, ix. 247. seq. The last trait reminds one of Petit Poucet and the Ogre.

ed Eurytos. Homer (Od. viii. 226 ; xxi. 22. seq.) is in favour of the last  : he says that Eurytos having challenged Apollo a

elcker, Nach. zur Tril. 309. 1916. Apollod. ut sup. Hygin. 169. This last writer also says that Amymone fell asleep, and wh

hol. ii. 232. seq.) joins the German Mannus, Man ; and supposing this last to be the true meaning of all these names, infers

Euripides. 2175. See Od. xi. 326 ; xv. 244. seq. 2176. For the two last some gave Mecisteus and Eteocles son of Iphis. 2

x. 220. 2194. Compare Il. v. 265. 266. with xx. 234. 235. and these last with iv. 2. 3. See Hom. Hymn iv. 202. seq. One of

cended to us. He wrote hymns, triumphal odes, and elegies, and in the last species of composition he particularly excelled.

ebes and his children, stories connected with the Trojan War, and the last adventure and the death of Hercules. Of the drama

while proceeding from a common cradle, are of independent growth. The last theory is the most tenable.47 Concerning the hist

slaughter; and the gods, one by one, abandoned it, Astræa, following last , goddess of innocence and purity. The Flood. — J

s.” They sought the woods, and revolved the oracle in their minds. At last Deucalion spoke: “Either my wit fails me, or the

tool), where the expectant priestess of Apollo had taken her seat. At last , when the year was warm, came the god in his char

er of gentleness. It is and sighing was out of the question. Weary at last of fruitless endeavors, he acted out his true cha

e daughters, the most famous are Galatea, Thetis, and Amphitrite; the last of whom gave her hand to Neptune, brother of Jove

after her, Ionian. Afterward, roaming over many lands, she reached at last the banks of the Nile. Then Jupiter interceded fo

ill me with one fierce Divine embrace! — Thine oath! — Now, Earth, at last !’ “The Heavens shot one swift sheet of lurid fla

Nor could the physicians help, for the disease attacked them also. At last men learned to look upon death as the only delive

nhabitants would not rouse themselves to open for their reception. At last a small thatched cottage received them, where Bau

ld folks, with the aid of feet and wings eluded their pursuit, and at last took shelter between the gods themselves. They fo

fore him, holding his spear opposite to the serpent’s opened jaws. At last , watching his chance, the hero thrust the spear a

e jealousy of the white-armed Juno, Latona fled from land to land. At last , bearing in her arms the infant progeny of Jove,

Gladly Phaëton travelled toward the regions of sunrise, and gained at last the palace of the Sun. He approached his father’s

arm, look down and behold the earth and sea stretched beneath me. The last part of the road descends rapidly, and requires m

eld to his demand. So, having resisted as long as he might, Phœbus at last led the way to where stood the lofty chariot. It

rewn with roses. The stars withdrew, marshalled by the Daystar, which last of all retired also. The father, when he saw the

nd without, and Parnassus, with his two peaks, and Rhodope, forced at last to part with his snowy crown. Her cold climate wa

he Argives a monster that for a season destroyed the children, but at last was slain by a noble youth named Corœbus. To appe

heavings of the heart began subside, The helpful breath returned, and last the smile Shone out, all Herakles was back again,

ught of her. “My case is like Dido’s,” he sometimes remarked; “When I last saw my love, she was fairly embarked In a laurel,

ting, she saw no other object, — her eyes fixed constantly on him. At last , they say, her limbs took root in the ground, and

the god of this stream.” The nymph ran, the god pursued. Arethusa, at last exhausted, cried for help to Diana, who, hearing,

in ignorance of her fate, preyed on her mind to such a degree that at last , telling her distress to her lord, she drew from

egan to sob, and tears fell fast Upon the bed. — But as she turned at last To quench the lamp, there happed a little thing T

e did she sit And turned the box round, long regarding it; But at the last , with trembling hands, undid The clasp, and fearf

tied; these nuptials shall, indeed, be perpetual.” Thus Psyche was at last united to Cupid; and in due season a daughter was

uld be thought to grant against her will. So having paus’d awhile, at last she said, ‘Who taught thee rhetoric to deceive a

Statue. 187— Pygmalion saw so much to blame in women, that he came at last to abhor the sex and resolved to live unmarried.

, and its product looked like the workmanship of nature. Pygmalion at last fell in love with his counterfeit creation. Often

see things clear, But with a strange, confused noise could hear. “At last mine eyes could see a woman fair, But awful as th

eared. Then succeeded drought and famine, flood and plague, until, at last , the fountain Arethusa made intercession for the

to the place, and raised his wounded Procris from the earth. She, at last , opened her feeble eyes, and forced herself to ut

I have ever deserved kindness at thy hands, my husband, grant me this last request; marry not that odious Breeze!” So saying

ivory bow she drew, Before her ran the still unwounded game. Then, at last , a hunter’s cry there came, And, lo! a hart that

storm at sea was), Ceÿx set sail. He was shipwrecked and drowned. His last prayer was that the waves might bear his body to

offered frequent incense, but more than all to Juno. The goddess, at last , could not bear to be further pleaded with for on

ions, — Where Jews and Gentiles most are wont To throng for trade and last quotations, — Where, hour by hour, the rates of g

f the Cyclops. The monster, infuriate, crying that this should be the last of their love-meetings, overwhelmed his rival wit

ill, thou hast but to keep him fast bound,” concluded Cyrene; “and at last , when he finds his arts of no avail, he will obey

y sat they crooned a dreary song, Complaining that their lives should last so long, In that sad place that no one came anear

club; but in the place of each despatched, two new ones appeared. At last , with the assistance of his faithful nephew Iolaü

y spun their fatal thread, foretold that the life of the child should last no longer than a certain brand then burning upon

he monstrous boar Right in the hairiest hollow of his hide, Under the last rib, sheer through bulk and bone, Deep in; and de

e life of Meleager is breathed forth to the wandering winds. When, at last , the deed was done, the mother laid violent hands

ming torture of thorns Erycina had planted…. Then, they say, that at last , infuriate out of all measure, Once and again she

is friend Theseus, king of Athens, comforted and sustained him to the last . Both his daughters were, also, with him: — And

h by the hand of the other. The armies then renewed the fight; and at last the invaders were forced to yield, and fled, leav

ring great punishments, And so to gray-haired age Teach wisdom at the last .341 § 164ª. The Epigoni. 342 — Such was the fal

a has not yet fulfilled its baleful mission. Amphiaraüs had, with his last breath, enjoined his son Alcmæon to avenge him on

stes. The outfit of Harmonia preserved its malign influence until, at last , it was devoted to the temple at Delphi, and remo

ing to bias the judge in her own favor. Paris decided in favor of the last , thus making the two other goddesses his enemies.

hat he would be the ruin of the state. These forebodings appeared, at last , likely to be realized; for the Grecian armament

id one dare to make a stand against him. The Death of Sarpedon. — At last the grandson of Bellerophon, Sarpedon, son of Jov

death, and of the conflict raging for his remains; and the Greeks at last succeeded in bearing off the body to the ships, c

war cry. Penthesilea, having slain many of the bravest Greeks, was at last slain by Achilles. But when the hero bent over hi

ssession of Philoctetes, the friend who had been with Hercules at the last , and had lighted his funeral pyre. Philoctetes361

m. — Priam lived to see the downfall of his kingdom, and was slain at last on the fatal night when the Greeks took the city.

ir up joy as this, To life so friendly or so cool to thirst.”369 At last , arriving in safety at Sparta, Menelaüs and Helen

urn of brass! “Dear is the memory of our wedded lives, And dear the last embraces of our wives And their warm tears: but a

e giant so much that he promised him as a favor that he should be the last of the party devoured. He asked his name, to whic

eir bellies; so the men all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When they had got a few paces fr

d, and all that time Ulysses had stood at the helm, without sleep. At last quite exhausted he lay down to sleep. While he sl

n the birds and fishes they could catch. Famine pressed them, and, at last , in the absence of Ulysses, they slew some of the

ightning shattered their mast, which in its fall killed the pilot. At last the vessel itself went to pieces. The keel and ma

resolution to return to his country and his wife and son. Calypso at last received the command of Jove to dismiss him. Merc

oring gale. He sped on his course prosperously for many days, till at last , when in sight of land, a storm arose that broke

e manner of suppliants, at the hearth side. For a time none spoke. At last an aged statesman, addressing the king, said, “It

urse for Italy. Venus now interceded with Neptune to allow her son at last to attain the wished-for goal, and find an end of

sman took charge of the ship himself. Under his guidance the ships at last reached the shores of Italy, and joyfully the adv

wander a hundred years, and flit to and fro about the shore, till at last they are. taken over.” Æneas grieved at recollect

uld have cost thee so dear. Stop, I beseech thee, and refuse me not a last farewell.” She stood for a moment with averted co

ich, kept their money to themselves, and gave no share to others; the last being the most numerous class. Here also were tho

out both hands to him, while tears flowed freely. “Dost thou come at last ,” said he, “long expected, and do I behold thee a

thstand him, and put the multitude to flight wherever he appeared. At last he encountered. Eneas, and the armies stood still

neas stood fenced with his shield, turning every way to meet them. At last after Mezentius had three times made the circuit,

cans fell pierced with her darts or struck down by her battle-axe. At last an Etruscan named Aruns, who had watched her long

uns struck her and inflicted a fatal wound. She fell and breathed her last in the arms of her attendant maidens. But Diana,

nd Turnus. Turnus had avoided the contest as long as he could; but at last impelled by the ill success of his arms, and by t

esire to see her lover, the renowned ruler of Jötunheim. Thrym had at last the curiosity to peep under his bride’s veil, but

searched on all sides for a place where they might pass the night. At last they came to a large hall, with an entrance that

he giant had tied it up so tight he could not untie a single knot. At last Thor became wroth, and grasping his mallet with b

hat from that moment he could neither sleep, nor drink, nor speak. At last Skirnir, his messenger, drew his secret from him,

e bright ocean at our feet an earth More fresh, more verdant than the last , with fruits Self-springing, and a seed of man pr

le, and the wild hawks overhead Laughed ‘neath the naked heaven as at last he spake and said: “Earls of the Goths, and Volsu

yield E’en to the foe whose weapon strikes down the loftiest head. At last prone in the meadow lay mighty Siegfried dead. B

is the real history of a brother man, of a tempted, purified, and at last triumphant human soul.” John Milton (b. 1608) was

And then the dimple of his chin; All these did my Campaspe winne; At last he’e set her both his eyes; She won, and Cupid bl

son Areas (the star and the bear) may have arisen ( Max Müller). The last star in the tail of the Little Bear is the Pole-S

of the bright dawn at the touch of the fiery rays of the sun, and at last her death or disappearance in the lap of her moth

ed by the cock, herald of dawn, is the guide of the departed on their last journey. To the conception of twilight, Cox adds

golden rays of heaven, the youthful Sun is born.405 Advocates of the last theory would understand the voyage of Danaë and P

tacking the corn-fields, they precipitated war. H. M. Stanley, in his last African expedition, discovered a race of diminuti

returns to the world, to dwell in some other human or animal body; at last , when sufficiently purified, it returns to the so

s.] I. Quantity. — The reader must first ascertain whether the second last syllable of the word is long. In general, a sylla

nate: Hel2-les-pon′-tus. (2) The principal accent falls on the second last syllable (penult): Am-phi-tri′-te; or on the thir

on the second last syllable (penult): Am-phi-tri′-te; or on the third last syllable (antepenult): Am-phit′-ry-on. (a) In wor

of Juno, 340; the sojourn at Carthage, Dido, 342; Palinurus, Italy at last , 343; the Sibyl of Cumæ, 344; the Infernal Region

es bore the name of Nysa, — in Caria, in Palestine, and in India. The last is here referred to, Com. §§ 46, 102, 103. Nysse′

that this hateful monster was uttering his hard riddles; and when, at last , the rain burst forth, they said that the bright

tting; she saw no other object, her face turned constantly on him. At last , it is said, her limbs rooted in the ground, her

won her admiration, Eos became disgusted with his infirmities, and at last shut him up in a chamber, where soon little else

admiring its beauty, she caressed it, crowned it with flowers, and at last playfully seated herself on its back. The disguis

e* (oblivion), Pyriphlegethon* (fire-flaming), and Styx* (dread). The last was said to encompass these realms nine times, an

ear the city, a sacred grove in Colonus*, which was celebrated as the last refuge of the unfortunate Œdipus*. Demeter*

reaks forth into new life. It was only natural to associate with this last conception, ideas of the immortality of the soul,

ght forever. He shunned all society, music was his sole companion. At last he was torn to pieces by some Thracian women who

Fates the gift of immortality for Admetus, on condition that when his last hour approached some member of his family should

e charge, and pleaded his extreme youth as proof of his innocence. At last Apollo carried him to the throne of Zeus to have

neither to the infirmities of age nor to the pangs of disease, men at last sunk peacefully to death. We are told that this r

d strife. This race perished by each other’s hands. The Iron race was last . The earth now yielded her increase only after mu

teocles* and Polynices*, and two daughters, Antigone* and Ismene*. At last Thebes was afflicted with a pestilence. Œdipus co

the astonishment of Iobates, the hero again returned victorious. The last effort of the king to cause the death of Bellerop

for his cruelty to strangers. He then wandered through Arabia, and at last arrived at Moutit Caucasus, where Prometheus groa

Heracles presented them to Athene. 12. Cerberus*. — The twelfth and last task was to bring up Cerberus from the lower worl

in the western sky. “The death-scene in the story of Heracles is the last incident in what has been called the ‘Tragedy of

Pleiades*. Tros had three sons, Ilus*, Assaracus*, and Ganymedes. The last was carried off by Zeus to be his cup-bearer. Ass

the mother. Calchas predicted from this incident that the siege would last ten years. Iphigenia*. The fleet lay a long

red for the body of Hector by preserving it from corruption. Moved at last by the supplications of Priam, who came to beg th

ant was so much pleased, that he promised to allow Odysseus to be the last to be devoured. He asked his name, to which Odyss

one had secured one of his companions, Odysseus himself being on the last one. As the sheep passed out the giant felt caref

wind, all that time Odysseus had stood at the helm without sleep. At last , quite exhausted, he lay down to sleep. His comra

return. He also conversed with Agamemnon, Patroclus, and Achilles. At last so many shades came round him, that the courage o

raft was destroyed. He floated about for two days and nights, but at last the sea goddess, Leucothea*, aided him, and he wa

lated to them the history of his long and eventful voyage. When he at last took leave of his royal host and hostess, Alcinou

seless in the wars which awaited him. The Trojans re-embarked, and at last landed at Cumæ, in Italy. This was the abode of a

————————— Anthesteria, ——————————— “Supper of Hecate” was held on the last day of each month. Roman Festivals. Saturna

and go from the grave, during the day-time, in any form it chose. At last the body, carefully preserved from decay, joined

nd elves, will be destroyed. The Eddas give a wild description of the last battle-field on which the prowess of good and evi

called “Samhin,” or the “fire of peace,” and was held on Hallow-eve ( last of October). On this occasion the Druids assemble

ey were driven by the Roman troops with great slaughter. They found a last asylum in the island of Iona, where they maintain

tily hauled her on the raft, and examined her paws one by one. In the last one of the four they found a small speck of mud!

y is, and all terrestrial things Are wrought by Him. First, midst and last he holds With His omniscient grasp.” The same id

is character with the fables which ascribe to this god actions in the last degree base and criminal. Ques. How would you ex

ves, thirteen suffered the terrible punishment we have described. The last execution of this kind took place in the reign of

. In her right hand she holds a sceptre, and in her left, a key. This last emblem seems to signify that the earth locks up h

zen Age commenced, she fled altogether from the human race, being the last among the Immortals to abandon the earth. Jupiter

s vainly endeavoring to shelter, beneath her mantle, the youngest and last of her children. Ques. Where was the most celebr

ss. She was so far deprived of speech, that she could only repeat the last words of every sentence which she heard. Echo lov

still heard among rocks and in solitary places, repeating always the last words that are spoken. Ques. What was the fate o

he wound with a firebrand, and by this means he at length cut off the last head. Third. He captured the savage wild boar of

egged that he might die as became a bard, after having played for the last time upon his lyre, and sung his own death-song.

rsuits, by his beautiful descriptions of country life. The Æneid, the last and greatest of his works, is an epic poem in twe

d the tomb of Patroclus. The corpse of the Trojan hero was yielded at last , to the tears and supplications of Priam, and a t

he threshold, sneezing, meeting a hare, wolf, fox, etc. Some of these last superstitions prevail, more or less, to the prese

as the son of Jupiter. The site of this temple was discovered in the last century by an English traveller, but the latest a

hich was sacred to the Muses, and another near Daphne, in Syria. This last was believed to impart the knowledge of futurity

unhappy bard called in vain for aid; no human help was near; but his last , despairing cry was echoed by the hoarse scream o

Vishnu appeared in the form of Krishna, a sort of Indian Apollo; the last of the Sacred Books is that which contains the li

ver he went; he was at one time prime minister of the empire, but his last years were spent in retirement with some chosen d

, particularly the followers of Confucius, seem to have lost even the last traces of natural religion. Ques. Why then do th

oin the enemies of the gods. The Eddas give a wild description of the last great battlefield on which the powers of good and

lity of the soul, and a future state of rewards and punishments. This last doctrine takes with them, as with the Hindoos, th

ation was happy, or the contrary, as the actions performed during its last state of existence had been good or evil. Accordi

ey were driven by the Roman troops with great slaughter. They found a last asylum in the island of Iona. Here they maintaine

birds was heard in every grove. This happy state was not destined to last ; Quetzalcoatl incurred the anger of one of the gr

s, another to thunder and lightning, and a third to the rainbow. This last was decorated with a many-colored arch of resplen

thousand-fanged serpent come up and gnaw their guilty hearts; and, at last dropped by that serpent, she sees them trembling

ome, Ceres, Mnemosyne, Latona and Juno. Juno appears to have been the last and the most celebrated of his wives. By these wi

en committed, she returned with the other gods to heaven. She was the last , who left the earth, and retired into that part o

e fourth, the tutelary goddess of Athens, was daughter to Vulcan; the last of the five, was the daughter of the giant Pallas

eir city. The oracle was religiously observed for a long time; but at last , Ulysses and Diomedes, having gained a secret acc

le, thrilling pressure” of his lips and his hand, and sink under “the last fond look of his gazing eye;” but still more his

t nothing but her voice and bones remain; Nay, e’en the very bones at last are gone, And metamorphos’d to a thoughtless ston

sacred. His festivals called Terminalia, were always observed on the last day of the year. Milk, fruits, and cakes, were of

ul speeches and caresses, and by returning to his usual figure, he at last prevailed upon her to marry him. Priapus, the go

chus, a lion or goat; Diana, a cat; Venus, a fish, &c. Jupiter at last recovered his courage, and threw him down with hi

s. — The learned do not agree with respect to the explanation of this last fable. Some consider it as an allegory to paint a

d: “Public Felicity.” — See Fig. 50. Fig. 50. Felicity. Hope, that last source of men against the evils which overwhelm t

ry thing to serve a friend, and that she hides nothing from him. This last thought was expressed by one of her hands leaning

they proceeded to make libations to their statues and altars; and, at last , their tombs were seen to change themselves into

three-headed Geryon: Hesperian apples next his name sustains; And his last labour Cerberus enchains.” So mighty Hercules o’

composed his tenth labour? Mention his eleventh labour. What was the last and most dangerous labour imposed upon him? Did n

rable armour. He killed Hector, the son of Priam, at Troy, and was at last killed himself by Paris, with a stratagem of Poly

elevated place, where he enjoyed perfect happiness for some time. At last , an evil being, called Ahriman, or Arimanius, hav

nfernal god, With wild excess, or avarice, blasts the joy. But yet at last , shall Arimanius fall Before his might, and evil

m Egypt and Phœnicia, it passed into Greece, and thence to Rome. This last opinion is founded on the statement of Herodotus,

erophant was ever admitted; and the fourth was the under-temple. This last was not in all temples; but all had porticoes and

he seven wonders of the world, was several centuries in attaining its last degree of perfection. Pliny relates, that all Asi

temple in the first year of the fifty-eighth Olympiad. At length the last was erected, which still existed in the days of P

s; and after her, Phœbe, daughter of Terra and mother to Latona. This last transmitted her rights to her grandson Apollo; an

Phlegyæ; and afterwards by the Phocians, by Pyrrhus, by Nero, and at last by the Christians. When the Christian religion ha

or the three which remained. Tarquin, fearing that she would burn the last three, gave her the sum she demanded. After this

, should die with arms in their hands. As soon as he had breathed his last , his body was carried to Sigutna, where, conforma

ately destroyed the simplicity of this religion; and the Scythians at last associated with the supreme god, subaltern divini

rs efforts, inclosed the wolf Fenris, where he is to remain until the last day, when he will be let loose, and devour the su

IV: Tenets of the Celts in reference to the future state, and to the last destinies of this world. There will come a ti

onounce decrees, and establish the sacred destinies which will always last . Widar, (the conqueror,) and Wale, (the powerful,

wo were likewise distinguished. One of which, called Nislheim, was to last only until the end of the world; and the other, c

hief, whose magistracy, resembling the Roman dictatorship, was not to last longer than during the time necessary to terminat

Intercourse with foreigners must not be permitted. 13. He who arrives last in the assembly of the states is to be punished w

these orders are four, and each consists of things first, middle, and last , it is necessary the governors of these should be

ere they consecrated to Vesta, and how long did their time of service last ? The Roman virgins, destined for the service of V

of their profession, practised them during the second ten, and in the last ten years, instructed the novices. What was the p

ther’d fates below. On mules and dogs, the infection first began; And last the vengeful arrows fixed on man. Pope’s Homer’s

unguents shed, ambrosial show’rs, Unguents which charm the Gods: She, last , assumes Her splendid robes; and full the Goddess

on rides; Here, from our strict embrace, a stream he glides. And, last , sublime his stately growth he rears A tree and

a formidable woman, who used to plunder travellers, but was killed at last by Hercules. These were mere personifications of

ng of Troy, from a horrible sea monster, to which she was exposed. At last , he burnt himself to death on a funeral pile, for

at of the elements, seas, rivers, and other sensible objects; and, at last , celebrated heroes, sages, and legislators, who,

exhibited extraordinary instances of self-denial and piety. After the last of these manifestations, it supposes him to have

t in the egg, during a long series of ages, meditating on himself, at last divided it into two equal parts; and from these h

us animals, which were afterwards esteemed sacred on that account. At last , he was overwhelmed, thunder-stricken, under Moun

l resided in an elevated region, which the Deity had assigned him. At last , an evil being, named Ahriman, or Arimanius, corr

fernal God, With wild excess, or avarice, blasts the joy. But, yet at last , shall Arimanius fall Before his might, and evil

nous world, situated towards the south; and as being destined, at the last day, to vanquish the Gods, and to give up the ear

e their fountains? Describe an Indian temple of the Sun. What was the last incarnation of Vishnu? What was its object, and w

eir profession, they practised them during the second ten, and in the last ten years, they instructed the novices. The chief

c war, B. C. 232; and three times by the emperor Augustus. During the last time our Saviour was born in Judea, then a Roman

a dragon rides; Here, from our strict embrace a stream he glides. And last , sublime, ’tis stately growth he rears A tree, an

die, and are laid in the cold ground,” we naturally ask, is this the last of them — is there no better world to which they

o was the daughter of Air and Earth. Juno condemned her to repeat the last syllable of all she should hear said. Echo loved

ce. She still haunts rocks and solitary places, and still repeats the last words of others. The nymphs, companions of Echo,

treats: sets fire to their dens; strangles their little ones; and, at last , by his fearlessness, ingenuity, and perseverance

upon his shoulders, while Atlas procured the apples. The twelfth and last labour of Hercules was to bring up to earth the t

ll, their toil was beguiled by music. Priam, son of Laomedon, was the last king of Troy; his wife was Hecuba, and he had acc

e its names derived? What is the fabulous origin of Troy? Who was the last king of Troy, and who were the most memorable of

s did the Greeks invent to deceive the Trojans? How was Troy taken at last ? What other story is told concerning the fall of

of Priam tied to the altar of the gods for protection. Priam, in this last conflict, clothed himself in armour, and would ha

nus, and by Evander, and that, being tired of fighting, the rivals at last , to finish the contest, agreed upon a single comb

nfernal god, With wild excess, or avarice, blasts the joy. But yet at last , shall Arimanius fall Before his might, and evil

ed steps. During the civil wars, the Capitol was twice destroyed. The last Capitol was raised by the Emperor Domitian; it wa

o east; they then stood still around the altar and sung the epode, or last part of the song. The hymns were composed in hono

abernacle enclosed? Who built the first Temple, and who destroyed the last ? What was the veil of the Temple? What was Jerusa

hal lamb. Ripe corn (barley) was also offered at the Passover. On the last day of the Passover was held a solemn assembly of

an anemone. “Even as the sun with purple-colored face Had ta’en his last leave of the weeping morn. Rose-cheeked Adonis hi

was supposed to have been a woman who plundered travelers, but was at last killed by Hercules. Scylla and Charybdis are gene

on the neighboring coast she received him with every kindness, and at last fell in love with him. But Æneas did not reciproc

requently addressed his son Bacchus by those words that the phrase at last became one of his names. Evening Star, see Hespe

d that he swam across the Hellespont every night to visit her, but at last was drowned; when Hero saw the fate of her lover

goddess of nature. Predictions, see Cassandra. Pri′am [Priam]. The last king of Troy. See Paris. Pria′pus [Priapus], the

the day, so that the punishment was a prolonged torture. Hercules at last killed the vulture and set Prometheus free. Prop

unable to conceal; From the first moment of his vital breath, To the last hour of unrepenting death.” Dryden. Rhamnu′sia

and was by him thrown out of heaven; he was nine days falling, and at last dropped into Lemnos with such violence that he br

e, who appeared to him the loveliest being he had ever beheld; and at last , when he once more winged his way to Olympus, he

See t their chariot fades away; Farewell, lost Proserpina,” Were the last words of Cyane, for she was transformed into a fo

hout being able to inform her sister of her unhappy condition; but at last she devised an expedient that might communicate h

She still inhabits woods and solitary places, and always repeats the last word which she hears. The nymphs, vexed at Narcis

th pursuing a brilliant butterfly, of the very largest size, which at last eluded his grasp, just as his fingers brushed its

ian maidens in their watches sing. Stheno, Euryale, Medusa these: The last ill-fated, since of mortal date: The two Immortal