will, perhaps, be found to contain much that is new and interesting; many articles, such as those on the public games, the

names and attributes of their divinities. There are, nevertheless, so many points of resemblance, that it is believed by man

, nevertheless, so many points of resemblance, that it is believed by many that the principal mythical systems had one commo

es. Did the Greeks believe that the gods resembled men? Ans. Yes; in many particulars. They supposed them to have the same

her jealousy by his admiration of mortal women, and this gave rise to many adventures, celebrated by the poets. Ques. What

od is represented as darting rays. Apollo, like other divinities, had many names. Ques. What was the cause of Apollo’s bein

press, the branches of which tree were always used at funerals. After many adventures and wanderings, Apollo was restored to

t the vine and till the ground. He is said to have subdued India, and many other countries of the East. Ques. How was he wo

were inspired by the Muses with a poetic spirit. Perseus went through many other adventures in which Medusa’s head did him g

came of age. All the gods were astonished at the beauty of Venus, and many demanded her in marriage; but Jupiter betrothed h

e attractions on the wearer. Ques. Where had Venus temples? Ans. In many places. The most celebrated were at Paphos, Cythe

e who were beaten should suffer death. Hard as were these conditions, many suitors presented themselves, but they were all u

uet, the dance and all social enjoyments and elegant arts. Ques. How many were there? Ans. They were three in number. Thei

nues to shed during the long hours of night. Ancient history mentions many persons of the name of Memnon, particularly a gen

presented with two faces, and was called hence, Janus Bifrons. He had many temples in Rome. The gates of the chief temple, t

ided, and the procession proceeded quietly to the capital. Ques. How many Vestal Virgins were there? Ans. The number has b

nts. In their frenzy, they cut their flesh with knives, and performed many other extravagances, but the people regarded them

re supposed to preside over the liberal arts and sciences. Ques. How many Muses were there? Ans. They were nine in number,

o offer incense at her shrine. Niobe had seven beautiful sons, and as many lovely daughters, and had boasted of their number

na of the Ephesians!” This temple was despoiled by Nero, who removed many costly offerings and images, together with a larg

ster by gazing at his own reflection in the waters. Ques. Were there many rural divinities? Ans. Yes, a great number; but

f into the sea, where she was changed into a rock, made famous by the many shipwrecks that occurred upon it. Over against th

o a place abounding in delights, called Elysium. When they had passed many ages in this blissful abode they returned to eart

s. Were there any fabulous monsters besides those of Hell? Ans. Yes, many ; the Centaurs, who were half man and half horse;

head and neck, but the sand which has been gathering around it for so many centuries, is now cleared away. The body is one h

pposed to exercise a supreme dominion over human affairs. Fortune had many splendid temples in Italy. Servius Tullius dedica

as tribute to Crete, seven of the noblest of their young men, and as many maidens. These were usually devoured by a horribl

ns. It was a building with fifteen hundred rooms above ground, and as many underneath. These apartments had so many doors, a

d rooms above ground, and as many underneath. These apartments had so many doors, and were connected by such intricate windi

ch was called Ægean [Æ′gean] from his name. Theseus, after performing many other wonderful actions, was banished from his co

on of Eve’s curiosity, the fall of man, and the hope left him amid so many misfortunes. Ques. How was Prometheus punished?

ed. Amphion married Niobe, and became the father of seven sons and as many daughters, who were all slain by Apollo and Diana

e [Eury′ale]. The accounts given of his exploits and of his death are many and contradictory. According to one legend, Orion

ployed by Cocalus [Coc′alus], king of that island, in the erection of many splendid edifices. Various explanations have been

ather of Achilles, Telamon, father of Ajax, Nestor, then a youth, and many others of heroic fame. All eyes were, however, at

ore probable. According to the account generally given, Homer was for many years a schoolmaster in Smyrna. He afterwards aba

le reason set forth by the emperor; but these verses had been written many years before. It is evident, therefore, that he m

Metamorphoses had been destroyed by this rash act, we would have lost many interesting fables which have been rendered immor

ues. Who was Ulysses? Ans. He was king of Ithaca, and had been, like many other princes of Greece, a suitor of the beautifu

e beautiful Helen. Believing that he had no hope for success among so many competitors, Ulysses asked the hand of Penelope [

mbarked with the intention of returning to Greece, but he met with so many extraordinary adventures, that it was only after

overtaken by a storm which drove them southward for nine days, and as many nights, until they reached the country of the Lot

off the statue of Diana, which they brought to Argos. Orestes reigned many years in Mycenæ, and was married to his cousin He

lades married Electra, the sister of his friend. The tragic poets add many incidents to the story of Orestes. They say that

ned, he fulfilled the other predictions of the oracle. Œdipus reigned many years in Thebes before he discovered his parentag

arked under the guidance of Æneas in search of new settlements. After many wanderings and adventures, they landed at Epirus

length, loaded with costly gifts. Æneas was destined to pass through many perils before landing on the shores of Italy. In

as or to the Trojans. Forgetful of the decrees of fate, they lingered many months in idle pleasure, and Æneas was only rouse

whatever she should demand. The sibyl desired that she might live as many years as she had grains of sand in her hand; but

uld seem that it never recovered from this disaster. The town existed many centuries later; and we read of a bishop of Dodon

ubt that the Pythia was often influenced by persuasion or bribes, and many illustrious persons were accused of having bought

s of the temple are not extensive; they are, however, interesting, as many pieces of sculpture, including figures of goats w

the oracle of Æsculapius? Ans. This god was consulted by the sick in many places, but his most celebrated oracle was in his

the games. Ladies were admitted to dispute the prizes at Olympia, and many are mentioned as successful competitors. Cynisca,

s in one of his tragedies, the terror of the spectators was such that many fainted, and several children died of fright. In

was found. The animal into whom the divinity had passed, was known by many extraordinary marks; a square white spot on the f

Egyptians worshipped the dog, the wolf, the crocodile, the ibis, and many other animals. They even attributed divinity to c

t with these nations, and the ancient Canaanites, this was one of the many appellations of the Sun. Ques. What proof have w

athocles threatened that city, we are told that five hundred infants, many the first-born of noble parents, were consumed in

ed to this idolatry before their departure from Egypt, since Moses in many places forbids the Israelites, under pain of deat

of Krishna. Ques. What is there remarkable about this life? Ans. So many circumstances closely resemble corresponding even

he body of some unclean animal. They think the soul will transmigrate many times before being finally united to Brahma. This

e many times before being finally united to Brahma. This belief makes many of the Hindoos afraid to kill animals for food, l

ich the Hindoos have been divided from the earliest times. Ques. How many castes are there? Ans. Four; the Brahmins or pri

gious creed: he was simply a teacher of morality. It is thought, from many passages in his writings, that he believed in one

er, contemporary with Confucius. With regard to his life and actions, many absurd and impossible things are related. His nam

Pou-tou, an island in the Archipelago of Chusan. This temple retains many traces of its former magnificence, and is particu

us examined have sometimes answered in so extraordinary a manner that many have supposed Satan was permitted to aid in the i

much occupied by her approaching nuptials that she had not eaten for many days. When Thrym was startled by the fiery eyes h

ifies “Choosers of the slain.” Odin is desirous of collecting a great many heroes in Valhalla, that he may be able to meet t

ich had eight legs and could outstrip the wind. For nine days, and as many nights, the hero rode through darksome glens wher

have an end. Notwithstanding these enlightened ideas, they reverenced many other divinities. The Assyrian Baal was worshippe

s great work. Camul, the Celtic Mars, Tarann, the god of thunder, and many other divinities of inferior rank, were worshippe

each, in the centre of the island, but the same rite was performed in many other places. According to what seems an authenti

the spirits of the departed were also propitiated at this season, and many curious traditions are connected with its observa

s. The blocks numbered formerly about ten thousand; but there are now many gaps in the stony lines, as every house in the vi

circular earthworks are more common. In this country, as in Brittany, many popular superstitions still attach to these remai

tach to these remains of ancient paganism. Almost within our own day, many an Irish peasant has made his scanty harvest stil

xico, were a comparatively humane and enlightened race; they retained many of the highest principles of natural religion, un

ivine perfections. The prayers which they addressed to Him recall, in many instances, the very phraseology of Scripture. Qu

s. Did the Aztecs worship any other deity? Ans. Yes, they worshipped many subordinate divinities who were supposed to presi

of human victims. Ques. Who was Quetzalcoatl? Ans. The Aztecs, like many nations of the old world, had their Golden Age. D

ican gulf, where he took leave of his followers, promising that, when many years had rolled away, he would revisit their des

s celebrated by the sacrifice of a single victim, with regard to whom many peculiar ceremonies were observed. A year before

occupies the site of the famous Coricancha. The temples of Peru were many and magnificent; but Cuzco was to the Inca noble

mi, held at the period of their summer solstice. This festival lasted many days. The animals offered in sacrifice were serve

reat man, who had saved Rome from the plots of Catiline, and rendered many other signal services to his country, was basely

the Father of History, was born at Halicarnassus, 484 B. C. He spent many years travelling through Europe, Asia and Africa,

won for him great popularity among his countrymen. Herodotus relates many things which seem strange, and even incredible; b

list. It is not easy to understand how one man could have followed so many different avocations, filled high offices under d

portion which treats of animals possesses now but little interest. In many instances, the description is so vague as to leav

ten books on botany are open to the same objections. He attributes to many plants properties altogether fabulous, and his wo

rapher, born at Amaseia, in Pontus, about the year 24, B. C. He spent many years in travelling, at first for his own gratifi

ow one who read such a number of books, could find time to compose so many volumes; and how he who composed so many volumes,

ould find time to compose so many volumes; and how he who composed so many volumes, could have found leisure to peruse such

e from the teacher they need cause the pupil no difficulty. Following many of the stories there are poems bearing directly o

acock, which was always with her. Besides Jupiter and Juno there were many other gods and goddesses; and as you are going to

their flocks from harm, and played his pipes and danced with them in many a frolic. And, if we believe the stories told by

im, and with his faithful hound, and his sharp hunting knife, brought many a wild deer to bay. 3. “He and his hound brough

then she turned to see who was coming. In an instant, in spite of the many years since she had last seen him, the mother kne

It was a pretty place, covered with trees, and along the shores grew many bright flowers. It all looked so cheerful that La

ling. And here and there a foamy flake     Upon me, as I travel With many a silvery waterbreak     Above the golden gravel.

panions. One day he had been tracking the game through the forest for many hours, and at last, worn out with the heat and th

as again seen in all its loveliness. Poor Narcissus! He, with whom so many had been in love, was at last in love himself, an

men to live upon it. But, strange to say, the water had brought forth many queer new animals; and among them there was a hug

y to bite. So Orpheus passed through the gateway, and after following many dark and winding passages, came to the throne whe

sed the bounds of Hades. To this Orpheus gladly agreed, and so, after many kind parting words, he started to return through

caught scent of the trail. One day, Actaeon had been out hunting for many hours. He was tired and thirsty, and he looked ab

t, and set them adrift on the great, wide sea. They floated about for many days, and Danaë held her little boy close, and sa

e Danaë and her little boy a home. The mother and son lived there for many years, until Perseus was no longer a little baby

, after bidding him farewell, started out on his errand. He flew over many lands and seas, until at last he came to the isla

ad of snaky-locked Medusa. Back over land and sea he flew, and he had many strange adventures by the way. When he reached th

t the oracle. This was an old custom among the people of long ago. In many cities there were beautiful temples built to the

were married. The people flocked to the tables that were spread with many good things, and the feast began. When the merrim

r that Perseus took his wife to his island home, and there they spent many happy days together in his mother’s little cottag

. And he found her so lovable that he came again and again, and spent many a pleasant hour wandering with her along the bank

one besides herself. So one day, when he had been away from home for many hours, she suddenly made up her mind to go down t

t of foot, and she led the wood gods, or satyrs, as they were called, many a race through the woods. “Now it happened that P

o fair and good that they made her their queen. She lived happily for many years, until she grew old and died. Then the peop

who ruled it had fourteen children, — seven brave, strong sons and as many daughters. The queen, Niobe, had much to make her

kisses, and she was with them whenever she could steal away from the many things that kept her busy. Thebes, you must know,

. Thebes, you must know, was a very great city indeed, and there were many troublesome questions for the king and queen to d

changed to marble. The marble image of grief stood upon the plain for many days; until at last there came a mighty hurricane

to be killed, and fleet horses and fierce animals to be captured, and many bloody battles to be fought, before the brave man

led by a king who had a very beautiful daughter, Deïanira, and before many days, Hercules had asked her to be his wife. The

is the story of the origin of the horn of plenty, which we see at so many of our autumn festivals. 13. “She filled the ho

trials, arrived safe in the city of Hercules’ birth, where they spent many happy years together. So well did her husband lov

cent servant dream of the fate that was in store for him. He traveled many miles, and at last came to the city where his mas

r of the maze, which was reached by a winding pathway, a path with so many turns and twists that one who entered it could ne

hem for his own. One day Icarus was looking now up into the sky where many birds were flying to and fro, and then down at th

s saw his murdered son, and heard the story of his death, he wept for many a day, and vowed that he would take vengeance on

omfort him. “Father,” he said, “I am young and strong, and I overcame many monsters and giants even when I was little more t

cess for her help, did as she told him, and entered the gate. Through many dark, winding passages he passed, keeping firm ho

in wonder. Where but a few moments since had stood a village with its many houses, there was now a lake, sparkling in the mo

ht. Philemon and Baucis were the faithful guardians of the temple for many , many years. Whenever strangers came to the place

ilemon and Baucis were the faithful guardians of the temple for many, many years. Whenever strangers came to the place, they

ey were standing hand in hand in front of the temple, thinking of the many happy years they had spent within it, suddenly th

ved each other very dearly. After they had lived together happily for many years, the king had to journey to a distant count

down to the place where the boat was moored. There they parted, with many words of tenderness. Through her tears, Halcyone

ads and shoulders like men’s. Chiron was very wise and very good, and many kings sent their sons to him to be educated. So l

aced food and drink before him. While they were eating, the king told many stories of brave men who had lived long ago. “Ah,

s do not live in our times.” “You are wrong!” cried Jason, “there are many heroes waiting only for the chance to do great de

ailed. After a long and dangerous voyage, during which there happened many wonderful things about which you will some day he

and a dark-eyed, dark-haired maiden, Medea, who was a witch and knew many magic arts. The king was seated on his throne, wi

young again through happiness at his son’s return, ruled in peace for many a year How a Boy Loved a Stag Once Apollo

day, Cyparissus and the stag had been wandering through the grove for many hours, and at noon they paused in a shady spot by

fishermen; and, remembering his own struggles in former days, he sent many a poor fisherman home with a full net and a happy

ime; and she turned away from him, and left him sad and hopeless. For many days he came in vain to the spot where he had so

t ever after, that part of the sea was dangerous to sail through, and many people who have narrowly escaped shipwreck there

ng of dogs from the base of the rock. Poor Glaucus mourned for Scylla many a day, and never again went near the cruel Circe.

p his prayer. They led a very happy life; but though Pygmalion carved many more beautiful statues, he never again wrought an

tree, And the rabbit Sat upright to look and listen.         All the many sounds of nature Borrowed sweetness from his sing

nt languages of Greece and Rome are as a sealed book. The writings of many of the great English classical translators, it ma

iately the brown surface was covered with luxuriant verdure; birds of many colours flitted through the foliage of the new-bo

). This version of the creation of the world, although but one of the many current with the Greeks and Romans, was the one m

sts and games. A people thus favoured could not fail to be happy, and many were the songs in praise of their sunny land. “I

eria, where he founded a prosperous kingdom, and reigned in peace for many long years. Jupiter, having disposed of all the T

, owing to his huge size, causes the earth to tremble over a space of many miles, producing what is called an earthquake. “

for the gift he had obtained for them at such a terrible cost. After many centuries of woe, Hercules, son of Jupiter and Al

draws near,         And Fancy smooths the way.” Wordsworth. During many centuries, therefore, Hope continued to be revere

Deucalion and Pyrrha The rain continued to fall, until, after many days, the waves covered all the surface of the ea

lion and Pyrrha took refuge in an ark, which, after sailing about for many days, was stranded on the top of Mount Parnassus.

e grac’d the spires and tiles of gold.” Ovid ( Dryden’s tr.). After many years of faithful service, when age had made them

lemon and Baucis were transformed into majestic oaks, which stood for many a century in front of the temple, monuments of th

he oracle, he ceased his search and followed her. Urged by curiosity, many adventurers joined him on the way, and, when the

ut leaving it quite unharmed. The Greeks were indebted to Phidias for many of their most exquisite statues of the gods; but

laborate finish.     “Wise Phidias, thus his skill to prove, Through many a god advanc’d to Jove, And taught the polish’d r

o to the temple at Argos, where she had ministered to the goddess for many years, and which she had left only to be married.

d Daphne. Henrietta Rae. Cephalus and Procris The ancients had many analogous stories, allegories of the sun and dew,

suspicions, and that his heart was all her own. There are, of course, many other versions of these self-same myths; but one

s a mischief, not a gift, you ask.” Addison. But Phaeton, who, like many another conceited youth, fancied he knew better t

ead, to pass in and out of the harbour, whose entrance he guarded for many a year. Chapter VI: Diana The Goddess of

as a target. When she discovered her error, she mourned his loss with many tears, vowed never to forget him, and placed him

the world-renowned sanctuary of Ephesus. The ancients also celebrated many festivals in honour of this fair goddess of the m

, who was not slow in reciprocating the fair goddess’s affections and many and sweet were the secret interviews they enjoyed

bold young hunter, whose rash pursuit of dangerous game caused Venus many anxious alarms. In vain she besought him to foreg

ch had fallen from Adonis’ side were transformed into red roses. “As many drops as from Adonis bled, So many tears the sorr

e transformed into red roses. “As many drops as from Adonis bled, So many tears the sorrowing Venus shed: For every drop on

is rosy flesh, and inflicted a wound, from which he was to suffer for many a weary day. All unconscious of the gravity of hi

f Mr. Frederick Hollyer. Poor Psyche lingered there the following and many succeeding nights, vainly hoping for Cupid’s retu

any succeeding nights, vainly hoping for Cupid’s return, and shedding many bitter tears of repentance. Finally she resolved

of the magic preparation to efface the traces of sleepless nights and many tears. The box, however, contained naught but the

ountain, in partnership with the Cyclopes, who helped him manufacture many cunning and useful objects from the metals found

ing a place of safety, returned the wondrous chariot to Neptune, with many thanks for his timely aid. All the Nereides, Trit

n they rode forth to survey their kingdom. Neptune had, besides this, many subordinates, whose duty it was to look after var

oot of the hill, thus obliging him to renew all his exertions. “With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill

bliging him to renew all his exertions. “With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge round

romise fraught with such danger to her; but all in vain. Semele, like many another fair lady, enjoyed having her own way, an

s During these long journeys, Bacchus, as was inevitable, met with many adventures, which have been fertile themes for po

luted pillars blaze.” Ovid ( Croxall’s tr.). The sight of these and many other wonders, wrought by a mere touch, filled hi

eeks her far and wide, And gloomy-browed doth ceaseless roam     From many a morn till eventide. ‘My life, immortal though i

tended to represent the purity of the goddess, who, although wooed by many lovers, — among whom Apollo and Neptune can justl

s rendered to the State by maintaining this sacred fire, they enjoyed many privileges: among others, that of being preceded

d wife, Halcyone, to travel off to Delphi to consult the oracle. With many tears this loving couple parted, and Halcyone wat

t to take his life, but decided to vex his proud spirit by inflicting many petty annoyances, and to prevent his enjoying any

e world lay before him, full of pleasant possibilities, and rich with many attractions. Hercules’ Choice The youthful

y to touch the ground. Hercules was obliged to pursue this animal for many a weary mile before he could overtake him; and he

ws of the sea monster who was about to devour her, as he had devoured many a fair Trojan maid before. The Stymphalian Bir

entrusted to the care of the Hesperides. After numerous journeys and many inquiries, Hercules discovered that these maidens

travel about until he gained some information. On his way he met with many adventures, and saw many strange sights. For inst

ned some information. On his way he met with many adventures, and saw many strange sights. For instance, he first met the ny

ssion of the Fine Art Society, Ltd. Hercules took a prominent part in many heroic enterprises. Among others, he joined in th

eer or sympathise, Hercules had Deianeira ever at his side; and after many days they came to the river Evenus, whose usually

destined to infest the region in future ages, and cause the death of many an adventurous explorer. The drops which fell int

he return journey was long and wearisome, and on his way the hero had many adventures. Once, when flying high above a mounta

ace turned up to the heavens, whose weight he had patiently borne for many a long year, —  a burden which seemed all the mor

e Ægis, where it retained all its petrifying power, and served her in many a fight. Arrived at Argos, Perseus discovered tha

ngerous journey. He proceeded slowly and cautiously, for he knew that many dangers lurked along his pathway, and that ere he

Sinis to perish by the same cruel death which he had dealt out to so many others. In one place the Isthmus of Corinth was e

hat Sciron performed for him the menial office he had imposed upon so many others. Sciron dared not refuse, and obeyed in fe

r’s court, to make himself known, and receive the welcome promised so many years before. Medea, seated by Ægeus’ side, no so

quished, were obliged to pay a yearly tribute of seven youths, and as many maidens, destined to serve as food for the Minota

ld not find their way out; and even Dædalus and his son Icarus, after many days’ attempt, found they could not leave it. Rat

hen boldly penetrated into the intricate ways of the labyrinth, where many whitening bones plainly revealed the fate of all

cropolis in his honour. This building, now used as a museum, contains many relics of Greek art. Theseus’ bones were piously

beneath his strange load, was battling with the rapid current. After many an effort, breathless and almost exhausted, Jason

s, which rained their sharp plumage down upon the Argonauts, wounding many of them sorely. The captain of the expedition, se

on then tore the coveted fleece from the branch where it had hung for many a year, and bore it in triumph to the Argo. “Ex

noxious boar. Jason, Nestor, Peleus, Admetus, Theseus, Pirithous, and many other great heroes, came at his call; but the att

honour of these twin brethren, and called the Dioscuria, were held in many places, but specially in Sparta, their birthplace

eful old age, a terrible scourge visited Thebes, causing the death of many faithful subjects, and’ filling the hearts of all

eady to guide his uncertain footsteps wherever he wished to go. After many days of weary wandering, father and daughter reac

two armies flew to attack each other; and such was their courage that many fell, and only one of the seven chiefs returned t

uly sacked, burned, and destroyed, the Delphic oracle had foretold so many years before. Chapter XXV: Bellerophon T

nd, without inquiring his name or errand, entertained him royally for many days. After some time, Bellerophon suddenly remem

ge entrusted to his care, and hastened to deliver it to Iobates, with many apologies for his forgetfulness. Bellerophon

principal motive in choosing this difficult task was, that, although many brave men had set forth to slay the monster, none

proceeded, therefore, to the latter fountain, where, after lingering many days in the vain hope of catching even a glimpse

ve settled down in peace; but his head had been utterly turned by the many lofty flights he had taken upon Pegasus’ back, an

ost noted works are still extant in various museums. This story, like many others, is merely a sun myth, in which Belleropho

Unquestion’d, overflowing revenue Wherewith to embellish state, ‘from many a vale And river-sunder’d champaign clothed with

ndrainable of ore. ‘Honour’ she said, ‘and homage, tax and toll, From many an inland town and haven large, Mast-throng’d ben

(whom Jove had courted in the guise of a snow-white swan), Helen had many suitors who ardently strove to win her favour. Th

raceful hospitality by Menelaus and Helen. He had not sojourned there many days, however, before the king was called away fr

on, Menelaus’ brother, chief of the expedition, which numbered, among many others, Nestor, noted for his wise counsel; Ajax,

from a wound in his heel, the only vulnerable part of his body. With many tears Thetis vowed that her son should never leav

wily, proposed a plan, and offered to carry it our. “Ulysses, man of many arts, Son of Laertes, reared in Ithaca, That rugg

he foe to leave their shores. This memorable struggle is the theme of many poems. The oldest and most renowned of all, the I

aged father’s entreaties were all unheeded, and he was dismissed with many heartless taunts. Exasperated by this cruel treat

raging throughout the camp; the cries of the sufferers rent the air; many had already succumbed to the scourge, and all wer

caves, ascended to Olympus, cast herself at Jupiter’s feet, and with many tears tremulously prayed he would avenge Achilles

joined his brother upon the battlefield, and together they performed many deeds of valour. The time had now come when Jupit

row into his vulnerable heel, thus slaying the hero who had caused so many brave warriors to bite the dust. “Thus great Ach

s in disguise effected an entrance into the city one night, and after many difficulties succeeded in escaping with the preci

e homeward journey was not as joyful as might have been expected; and many , after escaping from the enemy’s hands, perished

or less visited by the wrath of the gods; but none of them endured as many hardships as Ulysses (Odysseus), King of Ithaca,

eighbors and allies of the Ciconians came upon them unawares, and put many to death. The Greeks, although taken by surprise,

inds, they were obliged to row against wind and waves, and only after many days came to the land of the Læstrygonians, where

iately carried out. The men feasted greedily, for they had fasted for many days, and Circe watched them with ill-concealed d

so, he recovered the power of human speech, and warned Ulysses of the many trials still awaiting him. Then, his prophecy con

hould incur divine wrath. The men, however, worn out with the toil of many days’ rowing, entreated so piteously to be allowe

struction of a huge raft, whereon our hero found himself afloat after many years of reluctant lingering on the land. All see

tumult without, Æneas seized his arms and hastened forth, attended by many of his fellow citizens, to ascertain the cause of

, and thither Æneas turned his steps. When he arrived there, he found many awaiting him, and counted them carefully to make

nished, and Æneas sadly returned to the ruined temple, where he found many fugitives ready to follow him wherever he went, a

and the swords of the Greeks, their trials had only just begun. After many days’ sailing, they landed in Thrace, viewed the

g:         Here our authentic seat.” Virgil ( Conington’s tr.). Ere many days Æneas and his trusty followers were once mor

, who entertained them royally and sent them on their way again, with many kindly cautions to beware of the Cyclopes and avo

ery graciously to her appeal, and promised to take but one of all the many lives entrusted to his care. That one was Æneas’

in marriage to Æneas. Lavinia was very beautiful, and had already had many suitors, among whom Turnus, a neighbouring prince

the books of Virgil’s celebrated epic poem, the Æneid, were depicted many of the stirring scenes in the lives of the future

over the battlefield in search of him, and had encountered and slain many warriors, among others Lausus and his aged father

eas Silvia, who founded Alba Longa, where his descendants reigned for many a year, and where one of his race, the Vestal Vir

s physical allegories — a system, subsequently carried to extremes by many heathen philosophers in the vain hope of evading

oon, and stars are persons, but savage persons”; and, as he believes “ many of his own tribe-fellows to have the power of ass

rvellous, in the course of the next few minutes the pony underwent as many transformations as Proteus, all of which apparent

the various transformations of Jupiter and his animal progeny “as in many cases survivals of the totemistic belief in desce

of the first thoughts of primitive man; and “the obvious meaning” of many words “did much to preserve vestiges of plain sen

thoughts had already assumed a definite form in the remote epoch when many nations, now scattered over the face of the earth

a company of manlike deities on Olympus. We can best explain how the many anomalies occur, and how the myths got so tangled

original nucleus is entirely lost to sight. The fact that, there are many different myths to explain the same phenomenon ca

sky, this time under the nocturnal and starry aspect, is Argus, whose many bright eyes never closed all at once, but kept co

y pursued by the sun (her brother Cadmus), who, after passing through many lands, slays a dragon (the usual demon of drought

ed Perseus, a personification of the radiant orb of day; and he, like many another solar hero, is cast adrift immediately af

h whose hoofs fresh fountains were wont to spring. Bellerophon, after many journeys, is finally united to Philonoe, a person

e mythologists, Niobe herself is a personification of the clouds. Her many children, the mists, are fully as beautiful as Ap

to be religious, we regard but as poetical. Leigh Hunt, who has said many things upon Mythology, quite as beautiful as his

merican people, must be ascribed to the same source. It has been with many an endeavour to trace, in the mythologies of vari

to the more holy histories of our own faith; and they assert that, in many of the fables with which we are familiar, are to

embellished their works; but although these fictions did not contain many useful instructions, and important truths, would

a car of fire, diffuses his light through the world; the stars are so many divinities, who measure with their golden beams t

n is, that ‌ mystery and allegory were from the original intended in many fables of the ancient poets, this appears apt and

e calculated for other uses. What has a great weight with me is, that many of these fables seem not to be invented by those

eased they deified heroes. The Gods of the ancients were divided into many classes. The principal, or Gods of the first orde

rets, and sometimes with the leaves ‌of an oak. She is also seen with many breasts, to intimate that the earth gives aliment

slaty ridge, Stubborned with iron. Cœus and Gyges and Briareus, With many more, the brawniest in assault, Were pent in regi

and live, When the great king betrays them to our will.     Pro. Oh! many fearful natures in one name, I know ye; and these

nd carries off the prize.” Ovid. At length Juno, unable to bear the many injuries her love had sustained, left Jupiter, an

urt of Jupiter, he retained the title of the God of Light; and though many writers consider Phœbus and Apollo to be differen

arted lips, if she would sing; The waters closed above her face, With many a ring. “And still I stayed a little more, — Ala

sybil of Cumes, and granted to her the boon of prolonging her life as many years as there were grains in a handful of sand w

yself.” After frequent adventures, and passing into the possession of many , the tripod finally returned to Thales, and was d

n, they have preserved the talent so dear to beauty, of being able in many words to express very little. Insérer image anony

with the kiss of immortality” Barry Cornwall. has been the cause of many an ode, and many a touching story, and is perhaps

immortality” Barry Cornwall. has been the cause of many an ode, and many a touching story, and is perhaps, one of the most

appled shadows at my feet; I will be grateful for that simple boon In many a thoughtful verse, and anthem sweet, And bless t

tabors take, These in their hands, the twinkling cymbals shake; While many swell the horn in hoarser strain, And make the sh

 Tipsily quaffing. “Whence came ye merry damsels! whence came ye, So many , and so many, and such glee? “Why have ye left yo

fing. “Whence came ye merry damsels! whence came ye, So many, and so many , and such glee? “Why have ye left your bowers des

r wild minstrelsy! “Whence came ye, jolly Satyrs! whence came ye, So many , and so many, and such glee? Why have ye left you

elsy! “Whence came ye, jolly Satyrs! whence came ye, So many, and so many , and such glee? Why have ye left your forest haun

his sufferings, struck the Calydonians with a continual drunkenness, many of them dying of it as of a disease. In the heigh

mps, burnt out, in darkness lies.” Shakspere. Venus, after shedding many tears at his death, changed him into a flower. “

, from the myrtle being sacred to her; Mechanitis, in allusion to the many artifices practised in love; and also goddess of

an it is usually described. —————— “His hand was known In heaven, by many a towered structure high, Where sceptred angels h

ise his power; and with all the determination of a Goddess, poured so many entreaties, accompanied with tears, that the king

ed for the ingenious works and automatical figures which he made, and many speak of two golden statues, which not only seeme

, and starry eyes, And wheresoe’er his colours are unfurled,     Full many a young and panting spirit lies.” Barry Cornwall

il the God, become identified with the passion, which is addressed by many as immortal.         “They sin who tell us Love

first-born of spring: Like Indian gold waved the bright curls,     In many a sunny ring. “I heard them hymn his name, his p

t the most, her face, Her slender fingers, hanging on each side, With many joints the use of legs supplied, A spider’s bag,

to mock, The torture and the death within, and saw The solid air with many a ragged jaw,     “’Tis the tempestuous loveline

y of the feet, and the grace of the attitude, are what may be seen in many other statues belonging to that astonishing era w

f battles came; ’Twas from the ranks of war he rushed, His spear with many a life-drop blushed; He saw the mystic darts, and

en-mythology_1842_img108 Ulysses sought the realm of Pluto, among his many adventures. “When lo! appeared along the dusky c

d, as I turned, surveyed A mournful vision! the Sisyphian shade; With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill

d A mournful vision! the Sisyphian shade; With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge round

the sweet chords, and sing aloud and wake The joyous pleasure out of many a fit Of tranced sound — and with fleet fingers m

lessened. Hebe was the daughter of Jupiter and Juno; though by many she is said to be the daughter of Juno only, who

As Lycus walked sorrowfully in the enchanted place, astonished at the many wondrous things which met his eye, he beheld ———

er feet, and the blue waters rolled Down her limbs like a garment, in many a fold.” Hood. Struck with each other’s charms

shared a like success.” Ovid. Miserable, but not cast down, by the many refusals he met with, Vertumnus took a thousand s

y drawn as a nymph, with her head crowned by a wreath of flowers; and many are the strains attributed to her. “I come, I co

gloomy breast. Where is the pride of Summer, — the green prime — The many , many leaves all twinkling? — There On the moss’d

y breast. Where is the pride of Summer, — the green prime — The many, many leaves all twinkling? — There On the moss’d elm;

he dark brown Danube roars. Oh, winds of Winter! list ye there     To many a deep and dying groan; Or start, ye demons of th

by Neptune, who had compassion on her misfortunes. It is supposed by many , that the Isthmian games were in honour of Portum

winds, or to recall them into their caverns at his pleasure.     “Oh many a voice is thine thou wind!     Full many a voice

s at his pleasure.     “Oh many a voice is thine thou wind!     Full many a voice is thine, From every scene thy wing o’ers

rom the dead!     “Are all these notes in thee, wild wind?     These many notes in thee? Far in our own unfathomed souls   

kept In silence and apart: And voices we have pined to hear, Through many a long and lonely day, Come back upon the dreamin

             I come with mightier things! Who calls me silent? I have many tones — The dark skies thrill with low mysterious

er, however, has given Sleep to the youngest as a husband. During the many sacrifices which were instituted in the various c

ere the cause of his being turned out of Olympus. Momus has been sung many times by the choice spirits whom he inspired, as

ame Beams brightest radiance o’er the human heart,                 Of many a woe the cure,                 Of many a joy the

man heart,                 Of many a woe the cure,                 Of many a joy the source. Friend to each better feeling

urce. Friend to each better feeling of the soul, I sing to thee, for many a joy is thine,                 And many a virtue

he soul, I sing to thee, for many a joy is thine,                 And many a virtue comes                 To join thy happy

y chain.” Southey. “Hymen, late, his love-knots selling, Called at many a maiden’s dwelling; None could doubt, who saw, o

proud city of their own, With shrines and pyramids o’erspread — Where many an ancient, kingly head     Slumbers, immortalize

essays, Weltering in blood, his feeble arms to raise; Environed by so many swords; ‘From whence This barbarous usage? what i

e the deep sob, and pour the artless prayer, Ay! thou shalt melt; and many a heart-shed tear     Gush o’er the hardened feat

es. This celebrated hero was, after his death, as a reward for the many courageous deeds he had performed, placed among t

nd rewarded with divine honours. It has been asserted that there were many of the same name, some writers extending the numb

f Jupiter and Alcmena is the most celebrated, and as such, doubtless, many of their actions have been attributed to him. In

he stables of Augias, where three thousand oxen had been confined for many years. For the sixth, he was ordered to kill the

m Lost in the Ocean of her gentle charms.” Thurlow. He has received many surnames and epithets, either from the place wher

d night by night, when visions and when dreams Pressed on my brain in many a confused shape, All bearing one image, and that

g thro’ the foe,     With a furious charge he bore, And the Mede left many a bow     On the sounding ocean shore, And the fo

mysteries of Isis and Osiris. On his return he was the originator of many changes in the religious ceremonials of his count

, and banished himself from Thebes for the good of his country; or as many assert, he was banished from thence by his sons.

little now. Aga. Were life and kingdom all! Iphig. Ah! by our death many are sad who loved us. They will be happy too.    

oment all Her yet surviving heroes seemed to fall. Patroclus thus, so many chiefs o’erthrown, So many lives effused, expires

heroes seemed to fall. Patroclus thus, so many chiefs o’erthrown, So many lives effused, expires his own.” Homer. To aven

atagem by which the Greeks gained possession of the city. Repulsed in many assaults, they constructed an enormous horse of w

re, Round sire and sons the scaly monsters rolled, Ring above ring in many a tangled fold, Close and more close their writhi

s with passions which manifested themselves in quarrels, finishing by many a bloody catastrophe. Among this number was Andro

es holding a sceptre, at others crowned with ‌laurel; while she is in many instances drawn with wings, and placed upon a blo

r friends, between the families of whom there had been a variance for many years. “But to prevent their wandering in the da

intive music like, The songs you hear in Sicily — shepherd swains For many an age would lie by that lone stream, And from it

e, Theme of the sculptor’s art, and poet’s story,                 How many a wandering thought                 Thy lovelines

n all the praise thy song could still inspire,                 Though many a happy band,                 Rung with less skil

of Cadmus has become renowned, he introduced likewise, the worship of many of the Egyptian and Phœnician deities, to the inh

ng the horse, who threw his rider headlong to the earth; and that for many years he remained melancholy, languishing, and fu

ecognize a crowd of secondary divinities, whose history approaches in many instances to those of the Greek and Roman deities

us people. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img273 Of the many deities of the second category, the most remarkab

fess: With growing gifts thy suppliants bless, Who with full sails in many a light-oared boat, On thy jasper bosom float; No

gga or Frea, his wife, was the most powerful of the goddesses, and by many supposed to be identical with Ceres, or the Earth

s the vital and acting principle of the world; to whom was attributed many of the functions which were supposed to belong to

an meetings, where, amidst shouts, dancing, and indecent gestures, so many unseemly actions were committed, as to disgust th

rims, who day by day assembled, it was found necessary to maintain as many temples as there are days in the year. ‌ The pri

le writer of the present day, “not inferior to the Egyptian, exist in many parts of the Mexican Territories and of new Spain

now how all these are illustrated by fictions of pagan antiquity. Too many of these fictions are unfit to meet the eye of in

r the history of fable, is necessary to be known, because it explains many books, statues, and pictures, and enables us to c

by the Hebrews. All other nations believed in a plurality of gods, or many gods. This is Polytheism. The history of the fabu

living at the same time with themselves, love and serve him also; and many believed them, and walked with God, as the script

ty of the true God, for his worshippers, in their blindness, admitted many vices in his character, and related concerning hi

ess, admitted many vices in his character, and related concerning him many scandalous adventures. Jupiter’s enemies were the

ius was the best physician of antiquitv; he prolonged the lives of so many mortals, that Pluto complained to Jupiter that Es

re called, from the Cyclops, the Cyclopean architecture.1 Vulcan had many Cyclops; the chief were Brontes, Steropes, and Py

account of his generous services to his fellow-men. In modern history many distinguished benefactors of mankind have suffere

e triumphs and complaints of lovers. Polyhymnia, whose name signifies many songs, presides over miscellaneous poetry, and th

drink of Lethe made one forget all that was past. It was believed by many that the departed were liberated from a state of

rolling an enormous rock up to the summit of a steep mountain. With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill

ck up to the summit of a steep mountain. With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge, round

as represented with a bandage over her eyes. The ancients personified many virtues and blessings, and erected temples to the

Jove. Poets represent her as a female with innumerable wings, and as many voices. She flew in every direction, she repeated

are only rude cabins, and where there are no considerable towns, nor many cultivated fields the forests which surround the

commemorate him. At first, they say the gods assisted him, but after many years, those who hear of his achievements declare

leansing of the stables of Augias, where 3,000 oxen had been confined many years. This was effected by turning a liver throu

of hell.   The Twelve Labours are not the only exploits of Hercules; many others are related of him. When Hercules was driv

How did Hercules die? Labours of Hercules. The mighty Hercules o’er many a clime Waved his vast mace in virtue’s cause sub

s in Thessaly to Colchis on the Euxine sea, and he was accompanied by many young and adventurous Greeks. Jason’s ship was ca

eece; and Jason was prevailed upon to engage in that enterprise, with many others as fearless and full of hope as himself. A

h, and Jason was to kill them all. These conditions appeared to be so many impossibilities; but Medea, the daughter of Etes,

s of Hercules, he longed to resemble that renowned hero. Robbers, too many for Hercules alone to contend with, ravaged Pelop

ary. The Athenians admitted such a law to be just, and Minos demanded many lives, as a compensation for the single life of h

of the Greeks was visited by a pestilence or plague, which destroyed many lives, and retarded the war, before Troy was take

the story of Iphigenia? How were the Greeks encountered at Troy? How many years was the siege of Troy continued? What strat

s from all the Greeks. But on his return from Troy, he was exposed to many misfortunes. His vessel was first driven out of i

torm and sunk Ulysses’ ship, and the latter, not till he had suffered many perils, arrived safely at the island of the Phoci

hardly probable that this story is exactly true, but it has certainly many parallels among nations not taught by the revelat

s and Lavinia, Turnus declared war against the former. Virgil related many battles which ensued between Eneas and Turnus; th

Asia Minor perhaps possessed as much knowledge, that is, had made as many discoveries in science, and had made as many usef

ge, that is, had made as many discoveries in science, and had made as many useful inventions as the most intelligent of the

ith great ability, and gave the Athenians a republican government and many wise laws. These laws, called the Institutions of

his three characters, and the guardian spirits, the Hindus believe in many inferior deities: the chief of these are, Casg

a, the ancient god of the heavens, with Aditi his consort, parents of many of the inferior deities. Ganesa, son of Seva, the

ringlets of curled or flowing hair. Many of them have four hands, and many six; grasping sceptres and shields; symbols of ju

-citizens. In the history of modern Europe, and of America, there are many instances of eminent persons who have spent their

prevent the Hebrews from imitating the idolatries of the Syrians. For many centuries, the Hebrews had but one place of worsh

were Osiris, Isis, Horus, Typlion, Serapis, Anubis, Harpocrates, with many others, known as Grecian Deities, such as Mercury

g ago declared himself to his creatures, savages describe that God as many gods, and fancy that the warm sun, and the mild m

nd curious also to compare heathen nations with each other. There are many particulars in which the Greek mythology resemble

h the Greek mythology resembled the history related in the Bible, and many others in which the religion of the Asiatics and

heir philosophers, Pythagoras: they called it the Metempsychosis, and many others professed to believe it. Some of the Hindu

ine, who taught it among them, and what people now believe in it? How many principal divinities were acknowledged by the Mex

y, and the very name of war, he taught all the arts of peace, besides many religious ceremonies, which the Cholulans ever af

flowers? Had the Mexicans still other gods? Did the Mexicans possess many images of their gods? ——— The Mexicans prayed t

ime of the discovery, supposed that the empire of Mexico contained as many as forty thousand temples; and besides these, upo

xican temples? Were there temples in the open country of Mexico? Were many persons employed in temple service? Were the func

ligiously thirty square stones on which were engraved the names of so many gods without any effigy — any sculptured figure.

, laid hold of ropes, to which was fastened a large stone, this, with many lively expressions, was drawn by their united for

e numerous and magnificent, still kept up this ancient custom; and in many parts of the city might be seen Luci, or groups o

icious day, etc.? What was the lucky or unlucky flight of birds? Were many unimportant circumstances superstitiously regarde

lated, that in a dream, Jacob saw a vision of God, which promised him many blessings; and awaking, he felt the presence of h

st renowned of the Greek sculptors. The Parthenon remained entire for many ages. It is said that Christians have worshipped

s lighted only by means of lamps; it had no windows.” “The remains of many ancient buildings in Egypt, and in Greece, seem t

s oracle of Greece was that of Apollo at Delphi, a city of Phocis. So many persons resorted to the Delphic oracle, and such

ey chose, to those who consulted them. In Greece, besides these, were many other oracles; but those of Dodona and Delphi wer

eligion, while it has pleased him to leave millions of mankind for so many ages in ignorance of himself; though men of all t

before idols. There is no doubt that the Phœnicians were informed of many facts which are contained in the Old Testament. T

all, who created all, and who is in all; the heathens worshipped gods many , and lords many. The Hebrews had a moral law that

all, and who is in all; the heathens worshipped gods many, and lords many . The Hebrews had a moral law that taught them the

e metropolis of the Jewish state; and thither the whole people, or as many as were able, annually repaired to celebrate cert

, on that account, was called Magna Mater — the Great Mother. She had many names, the most common of which are: Dindyméne, I

of fire became almost general, and this occasioning conflagrations of many cities, procured him the name of God of the infer

o him power, wisdom, and justice, yet intermingled, in his character, many shameful vices and weaknesses of mortality. In hi

oses, Who were the children of the Sun? The Sun was supposed to have many children; the most celebrated of whom were, Auror

allegory is intended to paint, in striking colours, the imprudence of many of our wishes, and to shew that were they all to

orders. The laurel was dedicated to him. What were his actions? Among many absurd and immoral actions ascribed to him, as we

anished from the celestial realms, and forced, for a time, to undergo many trials and difficulties on earth. During his bani

n the famous Osiris, conqueror of India. This Bacchus is supposed, by many learned men, to be Moses. Both are represented as

y-four. Who is Mars supposed to represent in real history? There were many princes of this name, and almost every nation had

d in elegant attitudes. The towns of Perinthe, Byzantium, Delphi, and many others in Greece and Thrace, raised temples to th

solace of his woes. Soon as the giant reach’d the deeper flood, With many a groan, he cleansed the gather’d blood From his

dreadful sea monster. She is represented as having six necks, and as many terrific heads: as rising suddenly from the dark

n enormous rock up to the summit of a steep mountain. Sisyphus. With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill

he summit of a steep mountain. Sisyphus. With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge, round

e Lapithæ, a people of Thessaly, was his friend, and his companion in many of his enterprises. The poets relate a number of

ns of Boreas; and Lynceus, famous for astonishingly quick sight, with many other heroes, were engaged in this expedition. We

er heroes highly respected, if not worshiped by the Pagan world? Yes, many . The heroes of the Theban war, Eteocles, Polynice

, by killing the vulture. Prometheus was venerated as the inventor of many useful arts. An altar was dedicated to him by the

orship of the heavenly bodies, or pure Sabism, but, likewise, that of many other material, visible objects; such as deified

hich is still professed, though greatly corrupted, by the Hindûs, and many other people in the central and eastern regions o

Hindû, the Egyptian, Persian, Babylonian, Celtic, and Grecian, and in many of the more modern religions of tribes, not bless

ibes, not blessed with the glorious light of the Gospel of Christ. To many of them, Noah seems to be a great object of worsh

e as the Vishnu of the Hindûs. It asserts that at the solicitation of many of the deities, Buddha descended repeatedly to ea

dy eighteen cubits high; as eating rice and vegetables, and as having many other attributes of human nature: and yet he is i

astra, or fiery bolts of vengeance. The Hindû Mythology resembles, in many respects, that of the Scythians, the ancient Pers

a, the ancient God of the heavens, with Aditi his consort, parents of many of the inferior Deities. Ganesa, or Pollear son o

ringlets of curled or flowing hair. Many of them have four hands, and many six; grasping sceptres and shields; symbols of ju

and heavy car which is disgraced by shamefully indecent figures; and many of the deluded miserable wretches, who make long

perstitions? The Hindûs pay religious worship to the Ox, the Cow, and many other animals; to the Ganges, and other rivers, w

hich the Egyptians represented the heart; and as they, in common with many other ancient nations, regarded that part of the

soul, by the figures of animals, of insects, of plants, of stars, and many other symbolical characters; concealing the myste

or these venemous reptiles subterranean chambers were prepared, under many of the temples, in which they were fed with the f

s, the god of war; Dis, or Pluto; Andate, the goddess of victory, and many of the Grecian deities. Like the Scythians, they

ians corrupted this plain system. They associated to the Supreme God, many of those genii, who had been always considered as

mee represented, and what account is given of her? Who is Vishnu? How many incarnations of him are recorded, and for what pu

ch’d in his den th’ enormous monster lay: His three wide mouths, with many a dreadful yell, And long loud bellowings, shook

en my daughter, Proserpina?” asked Ceres. She had asked that question many , many times, in vain, during these last months. “

daughter, Proserpina?” asked Ceres. She had asked that question many, many times, in vain, during these last months. “Was sh

seeks her far and wide, And gloomy-browed doth ceaseless roam    From many a morn till eventide.    “My life, immortal thoug

eping. It was long before she could tell what had happened. Then, for many hours, they sat without a word to say. What good

peacefully about him as he played the lyre and sang. Thus Orpheus had many friends. But the one who loved him most was the b

t he sent him to slay the Nemean lion, a fierce beast that had killed many men and was ravaging the land far and wide. Armed

he sea. The search for Atlas was long and hard, and Hercules met with many strange adventures. In Libya he fought with the c

king of Iolcus, and there he took part in the games. He returned with many prizes, but he was sad, for he had seen Alcestis,

hardly able to hold back or to keep from falling. Moreover, there are many movements in the sky itself to turn the car from

stars — the Crab, the Scorpion, the Serpent, the Lion, the Bear, and many more. These frighten the horses, and a strong han

e it was the custom for each guest to bring a gift. Many a rich robe, many a golden cup, did King Polydectes receive that da

ither upon her shield or upon her golden breastplate, and she granted many a happy year to Danaë and to King Perseus and fai

but never thought that this strong, fair young man, who had slain so many robbers and giants, was his own son. There was on

y her magic arts, called in a whirlwind, and in a moment was gone. In many other lands she did evil after that, but the peop

ake part in the games at our great yearly festival. The young man won many prizes and much honor, but some of his jealous ri

she was beautiful. That night Theseus paced up and down his room for many hours. He was thinking of the fight with the Mino

one hardly twenty yards before he was all confused. The way parted in many directions at every few steps, and it grew worse

reat sea’s twilight deep, Some silent grot had been our bed,    Where many a long-haired Nereid, With ocean-flowers all garl

rst. “Paris,” she said, “give me the prize. I shall make you ruler of many men and many nations. Wide acres shall be yours,

she said, “give me the prize. I shall make you ruler of many men and many nations. Wide acres shall be yours, and abundant

each and lived in them there by the sea. Many a battle was fought and many a town was taken and burned, but the Trojans woul

ith fifty ships full of warriors to help the Greeks, and he led in so many fierce attacks that his name became a terror to t

Ulysses, the wise warrior, and Ajax, the mighty, did wonders and slew many of the Trojans; but Hector, the great Trojan warr

p of the Greeks, for they are in sore need of aid. Many are slain and many wounded, and Hector has driven them back almost t

hen began a great battle over the body of Patroclus. Many a Greek and many a Trojan were slain there, and the body was hidde

he .morning the loss was known and fear came upon the whole city. Not many days afterwards there was noticed a great stir am

e well known to them. They carried him to Ithaca, with honor and with many gifts, in one of their own ships. Ulysses was fas

s done, and all would be well. But though she worked slowly, and with many delays, the robe was finished at last, and there

o the house of the, faithful swineherd, Eumæus. The herdsman told him many tales about the suitors. “These are evil days in

s. The wise warrior of the Greeks before Troy, 179,186; afterward had many adventures, 216-233; returned home and slew the s

on crystal rocks ye rove, Beneath the bosom of the sea, Wandering in many a coral grove, Fair Nine, forsaking Poetry; How

much of our best English poetry lies beyond the imaginative reach of many readers because of their unfamiliarity with the c

ne generation of American boys and girls, and will, no doubt, delight many generations to come, — it was designed neither as

aterial for copy is altogether new, and that the remainder differs in many important respects from the book upon which it wa

blisher and Art Dealer, 224 Post St., San Francisco), who has lent me many photographs and engravings of works of art that,

andstone information that will not stand polishing. With such fatuity many of our teachers in the secondary schools exercise

r imaginative and emotional faculties in no inappreciable degree. How many a man held by the sorrows of the Labdacidæ or the

onsciousness of artistic fancy and creative force within himself! How many , indifferent to the well-known round, the trivial

a literary and social atmosphere less asthmatic than that to which so many of us are unconsciously habituated. Of course, al

not only of art, but of nature to-day; but if our American pupils and many of their teachers cannot quaff Massic and Falerni

nother, should be fixed by the study of the family ties that motivate many of the incidents of mythical adventure, and that

e memory of one out of ten of them. Such unfortunately is the case in many of our schools; and such was not the case in the

ss like these, may be found in the literatures of nearly all nations; many are in the memories and mouths of savage races at

4. Elements of the Myth. — The myths preserved in the literatures of many civilized nations, such as the Greek, present to

istence? And were they ever believed? How accounted for. — There are many answers to these questions. They may, however, be

he Ancients” treats myths as “elegant and instructive fables,” and by many Germans, especially Professor Creuzer. (4) The Th

er was the attempt of the giants against heaven.” There are doubtless many curious coincidences like these, but the theory c

hed so far as to account for any great proportion of the stories. For many myths antedate the scriptural narratives of which

tedate the scriptural narratives of which they are said to be copies; many more, though resembling the scriptural stories, o

h silly and senseless elements of myth as puzzle us, and have puzzled many of the cultivated ancients who found them in thei

of fossils and bones that suggested prehistoric animals and men; that many were invented to gratify the ancestral pride of c

to gratify the ancestral pride of chieftains and clans, and that very many obtained consistency and form as explanations of

f. It leaves also unexplained the existence of certain myths in Egypt many centuries before India had any known history: suc

emeristic) hypothesis is inadequate. It is, moreover, not likely that many historical incidents like those related in the Il

tly of each other, possess the remarkable resemblance in details that many widely separated myths display. Moreover, the ass

erm-theory has, however, the merit of explaining resemblances between many myths of different Aryan nations. (6) That the ex

e now have them, were interpolated. Beside the Iliad and the Odyssey, many other epics passed in antiquity under Homer’s nam

stories into poetic gold; Hesiod has gathered them in the ore like so many specimens for a museum. A company of Lyric Poets,

of the Völsungs and the Nibelungs.42 The Sagas. — The Eddas contain many myths and mythical features that contradict the n

heroes within the compass of human limitations.45 Although there are many manuscripts, or fragments of manuscripts, of the

odern scholars was called to this famous German epic. Since that time many theories of the composition of the Nibelungenlied

wever, awaited this new dynasty of Heaven — conflicts, the subject of many a tale among the ancients. Gæa, though she had ai

Demigods and Heroes. Since, however, these demigods and heroes were, many of them, reputed to have been directly descended

re of matchless worth and valor. Their adventures form the subject of many of the succeeding chapters. They were the chiefta

os, Sparta, and Mycenæ. To her the peacock and the cow were dear, and many a grove and pasture rejoiced her sacred herds. §

laurel in memory of Daphne, whom he loved. To him were sacred, also, many creatures, — the wolf, the roe, the mouse, the he

rm and fascination. To a few, indeed, her favor is a blessing; but to many her gifts are treacherous, destructive of peace.

er power extended over sea as well as land; and her temples rose from many a shore. On the waters swan and dolphin were belo

surably, and thy face Wavers and glimmers there and is withdrawn. And many days, when all one’s work is vain, And life goes

er and the thief, as Apollo found out to his vexation, and Argus, and many another unfortunate. His methods, however, were n

han love’s, who fears to greet her, To men that mix and meet her From many times and lands. She waits for each and other, S

these Islands of the Blest, the Titans, released from Tartarus after many years, dwelt under the golden sway of the white-h

ana, and followed the chase. Pan, meeting her one day, wooed her with many compliments, likening her to Diana of the silver

wam through the sea, named after her, Ionian. Afterward, roaming over many lands, she reached at last the banks of the Nile.

the violet, a fourth the creeping thyme; and on the ground there fell many petals of the meadows rich with spring. Others, a

the human form. Then I awoke. My attention was caught by the sound of many voices without. While I began to think I was yet

ne streamed out to follow, And, sweating rosin, plumped the pine From many a cloudy hollow. And wasn’t it a sight to see, W

, without his wings. They presented themselves as weary travellers at many a door, seeking rest and shelter, but found all c

nge, a pulpit grew. A bedstead of the antique mode, Compact of timber many a load, Such as our ancestors did use, Was metamo

re at hand, to her chariot, and so dragging her through heat and dust many aweary league till they reached the temple, where

a, the Titan’s daughter, with her two children? I have seven times as many . Were I to lose some of my children, I should har

le body. “Spare me one, and that the youngest! Oh, spare me one of so many !” she cried; and while she spoke, that one fell d

nows In the Acroceraunian mountains, — From cloud and from crag, With many a jag, Shepherding her bright fountains, She leap

e dead body of Orion to the land. Then bewailing her fatal error with many tears, Diana placed him among the stars, where he

of mortal form, and with a woman’s heart. To all suitors (for she had many ) she made answer: “I will be the prize of him onl

plead with words, with sighs and tears. These arguments he us’d, and many more; Wherewith she yielded, that was won before.

ops Polyphemus, the giant Antæus, whom Hercules slew, Procrustes, and many another redoubtable being whose fortunes are else

d And bore her gently on a sylvan bier, To lie beside the sea, — with many an uncouth tear. § 113. The son of Aurora and Ce

reveal the sad event. The Cave of Sleep. — Iris puts on her robe of many colors, and tinging the sky with her bow, seeks t

xed in sleep. Around him lie dreams, resembling all various forms, as many as the harvest bears stalks, or the forest leaves

ground, Man comes and tills the field and lies beneath, And after many a summer dies the swan. Me only cruel immortali

ty of gardens and of the changing seasons, unwearied, wooed her in as many guises as his seasons themselves could assume. No

re, and of thee, my love, my sweet apple, and of myself, too, I sing, many a time, deep in the night. And for thee I tend el

ith moist curb sways the smooth Severn stream,” is but one refrain of many caught by the poet from the far-echoing chorus of

alons harassed the inhabitants of the valley of Stymphalus, devouring many of them. His sixth labor was the cleaning of the

ons were a nation dominated by warlike women; and in their hands were many cities. It was their custom to bring up only the

ion’s skin. But during this period he contrived to engage in about as many adventures as would fill the life of an ordinary

der. Jason soon found himself at the head of a bold band of comrades, many of whom afterward were renowned among the heroes

ful bard; Zetes and Calais, as the wind in speed; Strong Hercules and many a chief renowned. On deep Iolcos’ sandy shore the

d beak of a crow, which outlives nine generations of men. These, with many other things “without a name,” she boiled togethe

zed that realm. By ties of kinship and marriage they were allied with many historic figures. Their daughter Dejanira had bec

ge bore arms with Achilles and Ajax in the Trojan War,315 — these and many more joined in the enterprise. With them came, al

g, the Minotaur, a monster, bull-headed and man-bodied, remained, for many a day, a terror to Crete, — till finally a famous

mph! hark! — what pain! O wanderer from a Grecian shore, Still, after many years in distant lands, Still nourishing in thy b

ed cymbals awakened; — Brayed with a raucous roar through the turmoil many a trumpet, Many a stridulous fife went, shrill, b

sband of his mother. These horrors remained undiscovered, till, after many years, Thebes, being afflicted with famine and pe

time If I shall die, I reckon this a gain; For whoso lives, as I, in many woes, How can it be but he shall gain by death? A

en now the gods had reclined their limbs on the ivory couches, Viands many and rare were heaped on the banqueting tables, Wh

osse to escape as they could. Patroclus drove all before him, slaying many ; nor did one dare to make a stand against him. T

elf, “by whose command the people went to this day’s contest where so many have fallen, seek refuge for myself from a single

et of Achilles and kissed those terrible hands which had destroyed so many of his sons. “Think, O Achilles,” he said, “of th

en and the fearful effect of their war cry. Penthesilea, having slain many of the bravest Greeks, was at last slain by Achil

hich Helen’s share was a golden spindle, and a basket on wheels. “… many yet adhere To the ancient distaff at the bosom fi

thick-twined vine — To watch the emerald-color’d water falling Thro’ many a wov’n acanthus-wreath divine! Only to hear and

and gave him a favoring gale. He sped on his course prosperously for many days, till at last, when in sight of land, a stor

out the court a spacious garden lay, four acres in extent. In it grew many a lofty tree, pomegranate, pear, apple, fig, and

: The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, ’Tis not too late to se

him, “Spare me, Æneas; I am thy kinsman, Polydore, here murdered with many arrows, from which a bush has grown, nourished wi

ly, they, therefore, directed their future course, and not till after many adventures, and the lapse of time sufficient to c

he port they saw herds of cattle roaming over the plain. They slew as many as they wished, and prepared for a feast. But no

fields where roam the heroes who have fallen in battle. Here they saw many shades of Grecian and Trojan warriors. The Trojan

ok a handful of sand, and holding it forth, said, ‘Grant me to see as many birthdays as there are sand-grains in my hand.’ U

but had one charming daughter, Lavinia, who was sought in marriage by many neighboring chiefs, one of whom, Turnus, king of

uous. Her deeds of valor surpassed those of the bravest warriors, and many Trojans and Etruscans fell pierced with her darts

rmed with helmets, shields, and spears. Odin is desirous of gathering many heroes in Valhalla that he may gloriously meet th

st, when they see it hurled against them in the air, for it has split many a skull of their fathers and kindred. When thrown

and the moon. They all agreed that no one but Loki, the author of so many evil deeds, could have given such counsel, and th

man of small dimensions; but if you come to Utgard you will see there many men much taller than I. Wherefore I advise you, w

nd let Thor wrestle with her if h6 will. She has thrown to the ground many a man not less strong than this Thor is.” A toot

g Sleipnir, set out on his mission. For the space of nine days and as many nights he rode through deep glens so dark that he

and Freya drove in her chariot drawn by cats. There were also a great many Frost giants and giants of the mountain present.

the son of Rodmar, a blacksmith, who taught him the lore of runes and many tongues; and, by means of a story of ancient wron

he loved him, for he was without fear and godlike. And she taught him many wise sayings; and they plighted troth, one to the

and he performed deeds of valor such that they honored him. But after many days, Grim-hild, the mother of Gudrun, administer

ht now is left to repent of, and the tale abides to tell. I have done many deeds in my life-days, and all these, and my love

Diana, too) come from the root div, to shine, to illumine. There are many points of resemblance between the Italian Juno an

uperintendence of Phidias. Its exterior was enriched with sculptures, many of them from the hand of the same artist. The Elg

hten, fulgur, a flash of lightning, etc. It is quite natural that, in many legends, fire should play an active part in the c

n of Apollo, and his struggle with the Python, etc., are explained by many scholars as symbolic of the annual course of the

cle. “It is open to students to regard the dolphin as only one of the many animals whose earlier worship is concentrated in

val was the Pyanepsian, in Athens. (6) The Daphnephoria: “Familiar to many English people from Sir Frederick Leighton’s pi

, she bears a torch. Occasionally she is clad in a chiton, or robe of many folds, flowing to her feet. The Diana of the Hind

the reader with a clearer conception of the family ties that motivate many of the incidents of mythical adventure, and that

s here given, was drawn from life, and has been the source from which many subsequent poets and novelists have drawn details

the apple away. But the vow was registered by Diana, who, in spite of many delays, brought about the marriage of Cydippe and

two vultures devoured his liver (§ 21). Interpretative. — Python: In many savage myths, a serpent, a frog, or a lizard that

nd on its banks). Naiads, § 54 (6). Interpretative. — Apollo assumed many of the attributes of Helios, the older divinity o

r his devotees. Interpretative. — “Bacchus (Dionysus) is regarded by many as the spirit-ualform of the new vernal life, the

horus of fifty performers, the terror of the spectators was such that many fainted and were thrown into convulsions, and the

Argos. The fifty daughters of Danaüs would then be the nymphs of the many springs which in season refresh the land of Argol

eakness: Apollo, Hercules, Perseus, Achilles, Sigurd, St. George, and many another. Hoder is the “adversary.” Nanna, Balder

t, and consequently has the long sound: Jū′-pi-ter. All words have as many syllables as they have vowels and diphthongs.

, see Index and Dictionary. 52. Supplementary information concerning many of the myths may be found in the corresponding se

yche was worthy of a place among the immortals. She had been tried by many sorrows and much persecution, and now that she ha

eks and Romans were very wise people. Mother. They were very wise in many things, but not wise in their religion. Ann. Do

more stories like this of Psyche for me to read? Mother. Yes, I have many ; and the next I will give you shall be one about

nge is sometimes called a metamorphosis. In the heathen mythology are many stories of metamorphoses. Ann. How can people be

disguise, pressed her to her heart. They kissed each other, and shed many tears. Progne entreated Philomela to cease from w

any women so wicked as Progne and Philomela. Mother. But there were many people as bad when they lived. Ann. But why were

ounts of uncivilized men, but they were not worse than the Hebrews in many respects. There was good mixed with evil in them

they, that a passage from Thrace round the peninsula of Attica, took many days, perhaps weeks. Ann. Then, navigation is on

pproaching, looked about them for supper and lodging. They knocked at many doors, but were refused at all. One man said, “My

rance; people must be careful nowadays who they take in, there are so many rogues in the world;” and a third declared, “He h

beat them both.” The two gods were repulsed in similar rude ways from many doors, and might have gone back to Olympus, to th

e’d been a god.” Conversation: Mother and Ann. Ann. There are many strange things in the adventures of Europa and he

he stories of dragons mean any thing? Mother. I think a dragon meant many furious armed men. When Cadmus sowed the dragon’s

you have read of, guarded wells and gardens. In those days there were many robbers, and the dragons were men that drove off

d, that is, who know how men and women act, know that while there are many good and happy persons every where, there are als

ile there are many good and happy persons every where, there are also many who are wicked and miserable. The ancients, thoug

vating the grape, in making wine, and in other rural occupations, and many persons travelled with and assisted him in his be

erstitious. Ann. What do you mean by superstitious? Mother. Men, in many practices, praise God, which do harm instead of g

wned and others starved, and a great sea monster came up and devoured many . Cepheus, in this calamity, resorted to the oracl

Mother. Yes; he was a prince of Peloponnesus, in Greece, and he had many children, and they became founders of cities, lik

ry; nothing more than that Apollo killed the Python. Mother. A great many circumstances belong to this story: many associat

the Python. Mother. A great many circumstances belong to this story: many associations. Ann. What do you mean by associati

itself, of the minister, and of the congregation; indeed, I think of many more things. They all come into my mind together.

he term, or word association, before I could make you understand that many associations belong to the story of Apollo and th

form of a tripod was very fashionable among them. They used them for many purposes, and they were sometimes used to burn pe

ut every reader admires and praises Shakspeare. That admiration of so many persons, for so long a time, is his fame; his und

read facts. I have a book of Grecian History,10 which will teach you many important truths connected with the Greeks. Ad

w — are the subjects for which she seeks with restless assiduity. How many times, waking to the roar of divine wrath, while

epared by a perusal of the fictions of Greece and Rome. These contain many allegorical and mystical things, the true sense o

ir idol, and so on. The Chaldeans, the Phœnicians, the Egyptians, and many other nations of antiquity, paid adoration to obj

s, and their priests appear to have decked out in the robe of fiction many historical facts recorded in Scripture; thus enve

are idols? Had not the Chaldeans, the Phœnicians, the Egyptians, and many other nations besides the Grecians and Romans, a

the demi-gods; upwards of forty Hercules were reckoned up; but as so many gods might disagree among themselves, the pagans

tæa, Telus, or Terra — names all denoting, earth. Questions. Into how many orders were the gods divided? What gods did the f

order? What in the third? What did the fourth order contain? Into how many classes were the twenty gods of the first order d

e (which her name signifies) that she might keep eternal silence. The many conjugal infidelities of her husband rendered Jun

nus is a pretty allegory, the end of which is to warn us that we form many indiscreet vows, and that if they were all heard,

. Ariadne brought him a son, named Hymen, the god of marriage. He had many other children, but they deserve no particular no

thenæ, and became its tutelary deity. Minerva benefitted mankind with many inventions: those of the fine arts, the use of oi

she represented? Chapter XIX. Mars, the God of War. There were many gods of this name. Diodorus Siculus says that the

the other, a purse. —  See Fig. 30. Fig. 30. Mercury. Mercury had many children. The most celebrated were Hermaphroditus

ntied it. The winds rushed out with great violence, and blew him back many a weary league, and thus greatly protracted his v

f boundaries. Plutarch ascribes this invention to Numa Pompilius; but many affirm that it is due to the celebrated Thaut or

d flash for flash returns, and fires for fires; In his right hands as many swords he wields And takes the thunder on as many

his right hands as many swords he wields And takes the thunder on as many shields. Virgil. Tityus was son of Terra; or, a

this rigorous punishment. — See Fig. 46. Fig. 46. Sisyphus. “With many a weary step, and heavy a groan, Up the high hill

nder. He also darted lighted torches, as if to imitate lightning; and many who were struck by them, expired. Jupiter could n

. They plundered the tables of Phoneus, king of Phœnicia, and haunted many , whom they affected with severe hunger. They had

s, in the capacity of a physician. Upon his return home, he performed many wonderful cures, and raised many of the dead to l

. Upon his return home, he performed many wonderful cures, and raised many of the dead to life, of which Pluto complained to

ken with unprecedented cheerfulness and good will. Hercules performed many other exploits worthy of notice. He strangled Ant

ins; And his last labour Cerberus enchains.” So mighty Hercules o’er many a clime Waved his vast mace in Virtue’s cause sub

out from one place to another for years, and after struggling through many difficulties, finally arrived in Italy, where he

doos; and vestiges of this sacrifice of human beings, still linger in many instances of voluntary suicide, and in the custom

and history by hieroglyphical paintings. The Mexican religion was, in many respects, purer than the Roman, but the worship o

Mexicans worship a god and goddess of hell? Who was Jo-al-ti-cit? How many gods of war did the Mexicans worship? What deitie

the crucible. When the edifice was finished, it was consecrated with many ceremonies. Nothing could equal the respect which

remains of such colossal structures, which have braved the rust of so many centuries, did not attest their existence. But th

the building by winding stairs without. These eight towers formed so many stories. In them were very large rooms, sustained

enty-seven columns, which sustained the edifice, were presented by as many kings, and were each sixty feet in height. Thirty

f the terrestrial globe; and in like manner, and for the same reason, many antique temples had this form. The portico, more

or attempting to decide which is preferable, it may be admitted that many reflections Occur in the latter, calculated to th

hese came into vogue, which injures personal interests, and unites so many cheats, to make men religiously observe a secret?

olatry, the oracles fell; and there were found in the dens and caves, many marks of the imposture of the ministers who made

her any request which she should make of him. She desired to live as many years as there were grains of sand held in her ha

temple of this god. This den had one hundred gates, whence issued so many terrible voices, which caused the answers of the

rses. The new books were deposited in the capitol; but, as there were many Apocryphas, as much faith in them as had been pla

d the descendants of Odin, or of the supreme god. After having forced many nations to adopt the worship of his country, Odin

ve the deposit of the religious and magic sciences of this prince. So many conquests had not yet satisfied his ambition. The

ot await, through the series of a disease, that death which he had so many times braved in battle. Having assembled his frie

of their religion; but various passages in ancient history, show that many did not follow this creed, acknowledging no other

ns and instruments of the divine will. Hence, that error common to so many nations, which caused the trembling of leaves, th

gy expressly distinguishes two different abodes for the happy, and as many for the guilty. The first was the palace of Odin,

choice. The unfortunate upon whom the lot fell, were treated with so many honors and caresses by the assembly, and had so m

treated with so many honors and caresses by the assembly, and had so many promises of life to come, that they sometimes con

the nobility, hurried away by its bloody carnage, no more pressed so many to enter into that order. The number of priests a

e pontiffs is lost in the remotest antiquity. Aristotle, Phocion, and many others before them, describe them as men among th

than of truth. They had some knowledge of botany; but they mingled so many superstitious practices with the manner in which

ntion, viz. ‘There is one God, the king and father of all things, and many gods sons of God, ruling together with him. This

Dedication.] TO HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, the poet alike of the many and of the few. this attempt to popularize mythol

han thirty such, and the ode “On the Morning of the Nativity” half as many . Through “Paradise Lost” they are scattered profu

practical age like this. The time even of the young is claimed by so many sciences of facts and things that little can be s

onunciation of the proper names, and they will enrich the memory with many gems of poetry, some of them such as are most fre

without his wings. They presented themselves, as weary travellers, at many a door, seeking rest and shelter, but found all c

nge, a pulpit grew. A bedstead of the antique mode, Compact of timber many a load, Such as our ancestors did use, Was metamo

sherman. One day he had drawn his nets to land, and had taken a great many fishes of various kinds. So he emptied his net, a

rm of Ceyx, to make known to her the event.” Iris puts on her robe of many colors, and tinging the sky with her bow, seeks t

d with sleep. Around him lie dreams, resembling all various forms, as many as the harvest bears stalks, or the forest leaves

a wandering deity, but belongs to these mountains. Nor is he like too many of the lovers nowadays, who love any one they hap

I see around me, all apparently of about the same age. Yet there are many individuals whom I previously knew, that I look f

You see yonder a temple on the height. It is sacred to Jupiter. O how many offered prayers there, husbands for wives, father

e. Being still in the temple, my attention was caught by the sound of many voices without; a sound of late unusual to my ear

a, the Titan’s daughter, with her two children? I have seven times as many . Fortunate indeed am I, and fortunate I shall rem

hole body. “Spare me one, and that the youngest! O spare me one of so many !” she cried; and while she spoke, that one fell d

Greece, and soon found himself at the head of a band of bold youths, many of whom afterwards were renowned among the heroes

e afterwards we do not know, but perhaps it was found after all, like many other golden prizes, not worth the trouble it had

ful bard; Zetes and Calais, as the wind in speed; Strong Hercules and many a chief renowned. On deep Iolcos’ sandy shore the

mount,     And neglected his task for the flowers in the way. “Thus many like me, who in youth should have tasted     The

and beak of a crow, that outlives nine generations of men. These with many other things “without a name” she boiled together

s age bore arms with Achilles and Ajax in the Trojan war, — these and many more joined in the enterprise. With them came Ata

voted herself to the sports of the chase. To all suitors (for she had many ) she imposed a condition which was generally effe

he weapon which he had held aside from the tree, gashed his body with many wounds, and cut off his head. Then from the midst

Tuscan king to hear Of wisdom and of law.” The Winds. When so many less active agencies were personified, it is not

horus of fifty performers, the terror of the spectators was such that many fainted and were thrown into convulsions, and the

he dead body of Orion to the land, and bewailing her fatal error with many tears, Diana placed him among the stars, where he

la was a fair virgin of Sicily, a favorite of the Sea-Nymphs. She had many suitors, but repelled them all, and would go to t

sse to escape as they could. Patroclus drove them before him, slaying many , none daring to make a stand against him. At last

lf, “by whose command the people went to this day’s contest, where so many have fallen, seek safety for myself against a sin

t of Achilles, and kissed those terrible hands which had destroyed so many of his sons. “Think, O Achilles,” he said, “of th

their valor and the fearful effect of their war cry. Penthesilea slew many of the bravest warriors, but was at last slain by

e Fleece, thus alludes to this incident: —                       “—— many yet adhere To the ancient distaff, at the bosom f

otes a numerous class of female divinities of lower rank, yet sharing many of the attributes of the gods. Calypso received U

and gave him a favoring gale. He sped on his course prosperously for many days, till at length, when in sight of land, a st

out the court a spacious garden lay, four acres in extent. In it grew many a lofty tree, pomegranate, pear, apple, fig, and

im, “Spare me, Æneas; I am your kinsman, Polydore, here murdered with many arrows, from which a bush has grown, nourished wi

aly, therefore, they directed their future course, and not till after many adventures and the lapse of time sufficient to ca

the Trojans saw herds of cattle roaming over the plain. They slew as many as they wished and prepared for a feast. But no s

fields where roam the heroes who have fallen in battle. Here they saw many shades of Grecian and Trojan warriors. The Trojan

ok a handful of sand, and holding it forth, said, ‘Grant me to see as many birthdays as there are sand grains in my hand.’ U

but had one charming daughter, Lavinia, who was sought in marriage by many neighboring chiefs, one of whom, Turnus, king of

uous. Her deeds of valor surpassed those of the bravest warriors, and many Trojans and Etruscans fell pierced with her darts

er was the attempt of the Giants against Heaven.” There are doubtless many curious coincidences like these, but the theory c

bined than from any one in particular. We may add also that there are many myths which have arisen from the desire of man to

ich called into exercise the highest powers of genius and art. Of the many attempts four have been most celebrated, the firs

uperintendence of Phidias. Its exterior was enriched with sculptures, many of them from the hand of Phidias. The Elgin marbl

s ancients. His poem of Paradise Lost, from which we have borrowed so many illustrations, is in many respects equal, in some

radise Lost, from which we have borrowed so many illustrations, is in many respects equal, in some superior, to either of th

and has now only one temple in India, while Mahadeva and Vishnu have many . The worshippers of Vishnu are generally distingu

forms of religious worship, attended with much pomp and splendor; and many were induced by these similarities to consider La

med with helmets and spears. Odin, who is desirous to collect a great many heroes in Valhalla to be able to meet the giants

st, when they see it hurled against them in the air, for it has split many a skull of their fathers and kindred. When thrown

and the moon. They all agreed that no one but Loki, the author of so many evil deeds, could have given such bad counsel, an

man of small dimensions; but if you come to Utgard you will see there many men much taller than I. Wherefore, I advise you,

nd let Thor wrestle with her if he will. She has thrown to the ground many a man not less strong than this Thor is.” A tooth

d and galloped away on his mission. For the space of nine days and as many nights he rode through deep glens so dark that he

and Freya drove in her chariot drawn by cats. There were also a great many Frost giants and giants of the mountain present.

oes living or dead. The compositions of the Skalds were called Sagas, many of which have come down to us, and contain valuab

the bottom of the sea, a wild land of barrenness and lava, swallowed many months of every year in black tempests, yet with

l rectitude were on the whole just, and that they held and inculcated many very noble and valuable principles of conduct. Th

f nature, and investigated and taught to the youth under their charge many things concerning the stars and their motions, th

or sessions of the Bards and minstrels, which were held in Wales for many centuries, long after the Druidical priesthood in

e name of Tickell, contemporaneously with Pope’s, and which, being by many attributed to Addison, led to the quarrel which e

e to the enjoyment of art and literature. It assists us to understand many allusions in the New Testament, and by revealing

y a phase in the growth of language, the study of which has explained many things in mythology which hitherto appeared contr

rplexities, and has solved not a few difficulties which press hard on many thinkers. It has raised and strengthened my faith

rds became king of Egypt, and built Memphis. “This myth has received many embellishments, for the wanderings of lo became m

h the wicked should undergo for their crimes. They had sanctuaries in many parts of Greece. The sacrifices offered were ewes

ne could tell her where she had gone, she kindled torches, and during many days and nights wandered over all the earth, not

e years in a deep grotto of the sea, in return for which he made them many ornaments. Another story is that on the occasion

. Then the penitent Psyche sought long and sorrowfully for him. After many disappointments they were reunited, and Zeus made

ankind, and this is probably the reason why Hermes and Apollo have so many features in common. Their chief difference lies i

all the nymphs, they possessed the gift of prophecy, for which reason many of the springs and fountains over which they pres

han the former. “The idea that with the introduction of civilization many evils which were before unknown to man came into

m the rock and perished. Œdipus received the promised reward, and for many years enjoyed great happiness and tranquillity. T

rytus, nevertheless, refused to give him his daughter. Heracles, with many threats of future vengeance, withdrew, and when n

toiling for so poor and weak a creature as man. Every feature of the many legends connected with his name may be traced bac

e, where they were welcomed by Minos. He built the Labyrinth, besides many other wonderful works of art, but afterwards, hav

eda, and the loveliest woman of her time. The fame of her beauty drew many kings to the court of Tyndareus*, her foster-fath

h reason their homeward voyage was beset with manifold disasters, and many perished. Agamemnon, after escaping a storm, land

coast of the Sirens. She warned him that his future would be beset by many dangers, and commanded him to consult the blind o

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

, and gave him clothing and provisions. His course was prosperous for many days; but Poseidon, still enraged at the hero, wh

heart just as he was raising a goblet of wine to his lips. “There’s many a slip ’Twixt the cup and the lip.” Odyssey. Th

out, “Spare me, Æneas. I am your kinsman Polydore, here murdered with many arrows, from which a bush has grown, nourished wi

and during the night he was Amun. Each of these gods, as well as the many others connected with the sun, had his own specif

the evil spirit, that a special day was set apart to hunt and kill as many crocodiles as possible. The dead bodies were thro

ritra corresponds to the Sphinx in the story of Œdipus, as well as to many monsters slain by other heroes. Yama* was the Hi

ma is said to have crossed the rapid waters, to have shown the way to many , to have first known the path on which our father

w only one temple in India, while Mahadeva, or Siva, and Vishnu, have many . The worshipers of Vishnu are generally distingui

he body of some unclean animal. They think the soul will transmigrate many times before being finally united to Brahma. Auth

the bottom of the sea, a wild land of barrenness and lava, swallowed many months of every year in black tempests, yet with

f nature, and investigated and taught to the youth under their charge many things concerning the stars and their motions, th

or sessions of the bards and minstrels, which were held in Wales for many centuries, long after the Druidical priesthood in

of the earth. On this infinite ocean floated a raft, upon which were many species of animals, the captain and chief of whom

o was said to dwell in the skies with his brother, the Snow, or, like many great spirits, to have built his wigwam in the fa

ht, so that from it sprung organic life, even man himself, who, in so many mythologies, is the ‘earthborn.’ “After the darkn

see them rejected without displeasure. I confess I wish to entice as many as possible into the pleasing regions of mytholog

This can hardly be said of any other part of classic literature, but many may be better cultivated than they have been hith

le I intend to make the subject of a future work ; the former has for many years engaged the attention of my friend Mr. St.

bove all others in adjectival terminations (see Hist. of Rome, p. 4), many of which are perfectly equivalent. Such were thos

n a state of total or partial ignorance of the Deity, their belief in many gods may have thus commenced. They saw around the

metaphorical language understood literally may have given occasion to many legends. Thus cause and effect, and other relatio

any other till both have been examined minutely and carefully, and so many points of resemblance have presented themselves a

rule that we owe so much of the absurdity to be found in the works of many mythologists, and nothing has tended more to the

system. It is rather a loose collection of various images and fables, many of which are significant of the same objects. The

sion to others ; some of which are related by subsequent writers, and many are altogether fallen into oblivion. These poems

portant moral or physical truths were enveloped ; in which in reality many such truths had been studiously enveloped by anci

m. The object of Euhemerus in inventing this Utopia, which by the way many navigators sought after but no one ever found, wa

and precepts of the Hebrew Scriptures. Unfortunately in this process many of the mythes and practices of Heathenism became

urity, and the questions whether they are the production of one or of many minds, whether they were originally written, or w

mpetia (Shining and Gleaming). These were seven herds of oxen, and as many flocks of sheep, fifty in each flock and herd : t

299. It was a common practice with the Greeks (of which we shall find many instances as we proceed) to form from the epithet

it with the name of the deity397, it will not surprise us to meet so many Zeus-sprung heroes in the mythology of Greece398.

ed ; Out of whose purple blood was rising up A bird, whose wings with many coulours glow’d : Spreading his tail, like a swif

age so continually renewed, and of which the memory was kept up in so many places, as that of heaven and earth in the spring

have been made the spouse of the god from whose workshop proceeded so many elegant productions of art, and, as we are about

e tree623. Of this legend we need only observe, that it is one of the many tales devised to give marvel to the origin of nat

supposition of a Dorian colony having left the mountains of Thessaly many years before the Trojan war, and carried the Apol

ce.” This fanciful exposition will probably not prove satisfactory to many readers. The following one of a modern writer781

ope to arrive at is a view of the general sense and meaning. In truth many a tale seems to be allegorical which was never me

s to be allegorical which was never meant to be so by its author, and many a tale is allegorical in which the vulgar discern

rfly the soul. The fable of Love and Psyche has been the original of many a pleasing fairy-tale. It has been told in French

place of Athena, has found a greater number of supporters ; but as so many countries sought to appropriate the Tritôn to the

used himself well with laughing at their perplexity840. A god with so many agreeable qualities as Hermes was not very likely

hem to tell her where she is ; and wishing them young husbands and as many children as they may desire, begs that they will

ng perhaps very peculiar in it ; the former is regarded as one of the many forms in which the physical fact of earth and wat

nt919. There does not appear to be any valid reason for supposing, as many do, that a public discourse on the origin of thin

to be nine. Perhaps originally, as in the case of the Erinnyes and so many other deities, there was no precise number. Pausa

ins part of the popular creed in northern Europe, as is proved by the many legends of the songs of Mermaids, Nixes, Necks, a

signifying Decree. The Theogony of Hesiod limits the Fates, like so many other goddesses, to three, and gives them Zeus an

s, Nonsense ! Egad, Hermes, who is a god, Wears wings and flies, and many other gods Do just the same. Thus Victory, mark y

aos, his adventures there, etc. are fictions. From this point of view many difficulties are removed, and many fine systems f

fictions. From this point of view many difficulties are removed, and many fine systems fall to pieces. The land of Egypt no

either naked, or clad in the light cloak called chlamys 1184. Like many other gods who were originally single, Pan was mu

ort in this department of literature, and which recalls the memory of many agreeable hours, we certainly feel a partiality,

rank, the Homeric Nymphs frequently ‘blessed the bed’ of heroes ; and many a warrior who fought before Troy could boast desc

The trunk of an oak tree, which, with herself Coeval, had endured for many a year. But, in the pride of youth, he foolishly

and, no one yet Approaching, cries, Why fliest thou ? and receives As many words in answer. By the sound Of the alternate vo

in continual joy and festivity, with his wife and his six sons and as many daughters, whom, after the fashion set by Zeus, h

Odyssey, it is impossible not to be struck with the resemblance which many of them bear to those of the Thousand and One Nig

er enveloped in clouds, and no man even if he had twenty hands and as many feet could ascend it. In the middle of this cliff

d the following very pretty fable, which adds another instance to the many legends we have already given, invented to accoun

few observations on the subject. In the first place, as Buttmann and many others have observed, the resemblance between thi

migration which produced the greatest changes in Greece, and sent so many colonies to the East and the West. It was probabl

their original ones were assigned them. The original meaning also of many mythes may have gone out of use ; what had been s

to them have been treated as genuine history ; and hence have arisen many of the mythic persons, whose names indicate them

e significative of beings of a class superior to common men1525 ; and many of those to whom Homer and Hesiod apply the term

racle had told Pelias to beware of the ‘one-sandaled man,’ but during many years none such appeared to disturb his repose. A

ght her from the realm of her father Æetes, where he had achieved the many grievous tasks which the haughty insolent king Pe

goddess. It was an annual custom at Corinth that seven youths, and as many maidens, children of the most distinguished citiz

; but pulling out the tongues, he declared that he had killed just so many . He fell asleep on Mount Pelion, and Acastos taki

Halcyone is apparently one of those legends, of which we have seen so many examples, devised to account for the names, habit

is therefore apparently (like Pelasgos, Doros, Iôn, Thessalos, and so many others,) merely a personification of the name of

ere he should be entertained by the wild beasts. Having wandered over many lands, he came one day to where some wolves were

e find this important mythe related by Apollodorus. There are however many variations in the tale. Thus it is said that Ino

per, having fastened a long halter to the lofty roof, and left to him many woes, such as the Erinnyes of a mother produce.”

s (Ol. 72.) wrote a Heracleia in fourteen books, containing nearly as many verses as the Odyssey. Pherecydes, Hellanicus and

ν) ; Tereus was also changed, and became a Hoopoo (ἔποψ)1805. Like so many others, this story is told with considerable vari

Eleusis, where Cercyôn, said to be a son of Hephæstos, reigned. Like many of those whom Heracles encountered, Cercyôn force

(Princess) in this legend, (like that of it and Creôn (Prince) in so many others,) shows that it was a mere fiction, and di

he king Nisos. The story of him and his daughter Scylla is one of the many tales of maidens betraying their parents and coun

ed to come to drink at the fount of Peirene on the Acrocorinth. After many fruitless efforts to catch him he applied for adv

onquered the country of the Melampodes, and named it from himself. By many wives he was the father of fifty sons. Danaos had

sty land1921. Further, a head (кρήνη) is a usual name for a spring in many languages, and a legendary mode of accounting for

ly a physical one in its origin, and this supposition is confirmed by many circumstances in the beautiful fairy tale under w

or the nymph Cyllene the father of Lycaôn king of Arcadia. Lycaôn had many wives, by whom he became the father of fifty sons

of sound gave occasion to the legends of wolves, of which there were many in Arcadia. In this case Lycaôn would be only ano

m2055. This last trifling legend is, as we may easily see, one of the many attempts at localising the ancient mythes, for Si

Pelops may be only another name of the water-god whom we find with so many names at the Isthmus. The origin of the name Pelo

superior beauty to be offered annually as victims to the goddess. For many years this cruel rite remained in use, and the st

an insanity similar to intoxication fell on the Calydonians, of which many of them perished. In their distress, they had rec

e dead body of Oriôn to the land ; and bewailing her fatal error with many tears, Artemis placed him among the stars2129.

in the Alexandrian period that gave occasion to the catasterism of so many heroes and heroines2137 ; but with Oriôn and thes

bjects resemblances to other objects with which he is familiar. Hence many legends of rocks, mountains, and such like. The s

e is hidden from his power within the ground2148. It is probable that many of the individual names of the Pleiades and Hyade

Iphiclos, Iphitos, Admetos, Acastos, Butes, Polyphemos, Atalanta, and many others. Idmôn the seer, the son of Apollo, came f

ht discerning the error, the Argonauts shore their hair, and shedding many tears buried Cyzicos with solemn magnificence. Th

anguage struck him with a thunderbolt2179. The Argives fell back, and many were slain. Both hosts now resolved that the brot

and won at wrestling, in games given by the king, fifty youths and as many maids. The king also in obedience to an oracle, g

transferred by the poets to the mythic ages of Hellas. We could make many more objections than these, but we will abstain,

er of things2251. The other consisted of twelve gods, six male and as many female, his ordinary council. These were called b

ideas on natural subjects than other nations, relieves Scripture from many difficulties. 124. The Scholiast on Apollonius R

254. 255., Tartaros is placed in the realm of Aides, — a proof among many that critics are right in assigning a later age t

yptians had a similar story of their Isis, borrowed no doubt, like so many others, from the Greeks. See Plut. 887. Another

Introduction. There are many expressions which, though simple in themselves, m

ugliness of form or feature, being relative terms, are opposites with many different peoples. Since the Greeks and Romans we

pellations of physical things, it is comparatively easy to understand many of the first fancies and reflections of the earli

single, unified people, the language became sensitive to the change, many words not only losing their original meaning, but

re making for, and the contrary winds rushing out drove back the ship many leagues. The residence of Æolus was at Strongyle,

the wine was untasted. This was the origin of the proverb — “There’s many a slip ’twixt cup and lip.” Ancil′ia [Ancilia],

at marriage would be fatal to her, but, being very beautiful, she had many suitors. She was a very swift runner, and, to get

os. Byb′lis [Byblis]. A niece of Sol, mentioned by Ovid. She shed so many tears for unrequited love that she was turned int

he became his wife, and at his death was so disconsolate, and shed so many tears, that Diana changed her into a fountain. E

are variously estimated by different poets; some saying there were as many as 3,000, while others say they were as few as si

ss of, see Pitho. Pha′eton [Phaeton]. A son of Sol, or, according to many mythologists, of Phœbus and Clymene. Anxious to d

Theseus, Pirithous, and Hercules, attacked and overcame the Centaurs, many of whom were killed, and the remainder took to fl

the god in whose honor the sacrifice was made. On great occasions as many as a hundred bullocks were offered at one time; a

ks, and which, rising unexpectedly from the deep, used to take off as many as six sailors from a vessel, and carry them to t

nd as I turned, surveyed A mournful vision! The Sisyphian shade. With many a weary step and many a groan, Up the high hill h

ed A mournful vision! The Sisyphian shade. With many a weary step and many a groan, Up the high hill he leaves a huge round