eve, My Dear Madam, that the goodness of your heart will throw a veil over the weakness which thus betrays my youthful ardou

icture the judgment: — now she follows the blasphemous in a wide path over the edge of the infernal precipices, where she be

of the living God, supposed various gods and goddesses to have empire over the different parts of the universe; so that man

ology, enumerates thirty thousand gods. They were invented to preside over all parts of the universe; over the passions, and

d gods. They were invented to preside over all parts of the universe; over the passions, and vicissitudes of life. Moreover,

he gods, who had been previously worshipped in groves. Janus presided over the year, and had twelve altars, because it was c

g man, regarding the year that has just commenced. He also had empire over highways, doors, gates, locks, and all new undert

use he invented doors; and in the other, a staff, because he presided over public ways. His statues often mark in the right

pon it. She was held in high estimation by the Romans. She had empire over the entrances of houses, (which from her were cal

ce, Terra predicted to Jupiter, that he would gain a complete victory over his enemies, if he would set at liberty those Tit

Prometheus suspected the artifice of Jupiter, and therefore delivered over Pandora to his brother Epinotheus, who being sedu

s found to contain all the evils, which instantly escaped, and spread over the earth. But he shut the box again, and prevent

olemn and general of all offered up to pagan divinities. She presided over the finery of women, over marriage, childbirth, p

ffered up to pagan divinities. She presided over the finery of women, over marriage, childbirth, power, empire, and riches;

h a head, but no legs, or other limbs. Volumnus and Volumna presided over the will. They were particularly invoked at the n

atua Mater? Who was the goddess of thieves? What two deities presided over the will? What is said of Aius Locutius? What god

d over the will? What is said of Aius Locutius? What goddess presided over funerals? Chapter X. Of Ceres. Ceres, the

d, was the witness of this rape; of which she informed Ceres, who ran over the world with two flambeaux in her hand in quest

of Apollo. — See Fig. 10. Fig. 10. Phœbus or the Sun. Sol presides over the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each of these sig

zodiac. Each of these signs answers to a month; so that the sun runs over them all during the course of the year; hence the

gin.) During the golden age, Astræa dwelt on earth; but when that was over , being unable to bear the sight of the crimes whi

Diana, and was not unfrequently confounded with the sun. He presided over music, eloquence, medicine, poetry, divination, t

residence was on Mount Parnassus in Phocis, Greece, where he presided over the muses. Apollo was called Cynthius, because he

allusion to the light of the sun; Pythius, on account of his victory over the serpent Python, a victory which must be attri

ntenance, which is raised towards heaven, announces that she presides over odes. — See Fig. 18. Fig. 18. Polyhymnia. 8. U

rel, a trumpet in her right hand, and books in her left. She presides over heroic poems. By her are generally seen the trump

nassus. Obs. 1. — The Muses were supposed by the heathens to preside over the works of genius, and when addressed, to aid w

cause she was invoked by women in childbed; Trivia, when she presided over cross-ways; Chitone, because women after childbir

ng the Greeks, the same divinity. Considered as Minerva, she presided over wisdom; as Athenas, she was the protectress of At

s Athenas, she was the protectress of Athens; as Pallas, she presided over war. Minerva was the only divinity that seemed eq

d, every member of society solicited her influence, as she had empire over Sense, Taste, and Reason. — See Fig. 23. Fig. 2

heir chief, and the people, united with the senate, who were presided over by Minerva. The Areopagus was appointed to judge

ausanias distinguished three Venuses: a celestial Venus, who presided over chaste loves; a terrestrial Venus, who presided o

us, who presided over chaste loves; a terrestrial Venus, who presided over marriages; and a third, called Aversative, who re

s in honour of Venus, called Orgies; and, for the purpose of watching over her worship, he formed a college of priests. Venu

he Persians Anaitis; she was denominated Amicia, because she presided over the union of hearts; Armata, because the Spartan

e Spartan women dedicated a temple to her, after having won a victory over the Messenians; Apaturia, because she deceived lo

idens, because she was born laughing; Hortensis, because she presides over the productions of seeds and plants in gardens; I

ing about her. She is frequently painted sitting on a shell, floating over the waves, and her head being surmounted with a v

, with wings, a bow and quiver of arrows, and sometimes with a fillet over his eyes. Sometimes he is mounted on a lion, play

t distinguished two Loves, the one, son of Venus Urania, who presided over legitimate unions; the other, they called Anteros

e fable of Adonis, which is thus explained. That young prince reigned over a part of Phœnicia, and joined to extreme beauty

oignant grief, that his subjects thought him dead and mourning spread over Phœnicia. The prince recovered, however; and in a

Caduceator, because he bore the caduceus; Vialis, because he presided over highways; Dolius, because he patronized fraud and

lightened nations have sought out some supernatural beings to preside over their fortunes and destinies; and hence, too, eve

; Posedon, because he broke vessels; Hippodromus, because he presided over horse-races; Consus, because he was the god of co

end on celestial, terrestial, and marine deities. Dryades have empire over the woods. Hamadryades are born, and expire with

des are born, and expire with trees. Oreades, or Oriestiades, preside over the mountains. Auræ have dominion over the air. N

eades, or Oriestiades, preside over the mountains. Auræ have dominion over the air. Naphææ preside over the groves and valle

e over the mountains. Auræ have dominion over the air. Naphææ preside over the groves and valleys. The meadows and fields ac

s and fields acknowledge Limoniades for their proctors. Meliæ watched over the ash. Naides, or Naiades, govern the fountains

acrificing to manes under green trees. Nymphs were charged to preside over them; and their numbers was immense. Questions. B

es, distinguished? What name is given to those nymphs who have empire over the woods? What name is common to the nymphs who

hom do the mountains have for their rulers? What nymphs have dominion over the air? What nymphs preside over the groves and

r rulers? What nymphs have dominion over the air? What nymphs preside over the groves and valleys? What nymphs do the meadow

the winds in a vast rocky cavern, and occasionally letting them loose over the world. When Ulysses was returning home from T

ants or secretaries of Æolus. Their names were Boreas, who had empire over the north-wind; Eurus, over the east-wind; Auster

. Their names were Boreas, who had empire over the north-wind; Eurus, over the east-wind; Auster, over the south-wind; and Z

ho had empire over the north-wind; Eurus, over the east-wind; Auster, over the south-wind; and Zephyrus, over the west-wind.

Eurus, over the east-wind; Auster, over the south-wind; and Zephyrus, over the west-wind. Boreas, wishing to marry Orythia,

lts of such swiftness, that they ran on the water without sinking and over the ears of corn without bending them. This alleg

homage; and, consequently, of bringing him under obligation to watch over his necessities, and to relieve his wants. But th

the fourth. Robigus prevented fruits from being blighted, and watched over them to make them ripen: Flora watched over the b

ing blighted, and watched over them to make them ripen: Flora watched over the birth of flowers. Minerva and Venus were the

the fifth. The former made olive-trees grow, and the latter presided over gardens. Finally, Water and Bonus Eventus were th

loris of the Greeks. She was married to Zephyrus, who gave her empire over the flowers of the field. She is represented as a

s of her fountain. Those who were inspired by her could walk barefoot over burning coals without injury. Pomona, the goddes

y, laurel, and sulphur. They kindled great fires of straw, around and over which they danced and leaped; and offered to the

a. Collina is seated on the throne of the hills. Jugatinus presided over hillocks. Vallonia reigned over the valleys. Hi

ne of the hills. Jugatinus presided over hillocks. Vallonia reigned over the valleys. Hippona watched over the horses and

d over hillocks. Vallonia reigned over the valleys. Hippona watched over the horses and stables. Bubona presided over the

lleys. Hippona watched over the horses and stables. Bubona presided over the oxen. Seia is the deity whose office it is t

invoked Segetia to protect the corn during harvest. Runcina presides over weeding. The ancients invoked Occator to have the

ed Occator to have their fields harrowed. Sator and Sarritor preside over sowing and raking. Robigus presided over the cor

Sator and Sarritor preside over sowing and raking. Robigus presided over the corn. To him festivals, denominated Robigalia

Who was Pales? What do you know of Anna Perenna? What goddess watched over the country? What goddess reigns over hills? What

a Perenna? What goddess watched over the country? What goddess reigns over hills? What god presides over the hillocks? What

d over the country? What goddess reigns over hills? What god presides over the hillocks? What deity presides over valleys? W

over hills? What god presides over the hillocks? What deity presides over valleys? What divinity presides over horses and s

he hillocks? What deity presides over valleys? What divinity presides over horses and stables? Who watches over oxen? What d

valleys? What divinity presides over horses and stables? Who watches over oxen? What deity preserves the seed in the ground

for the protection of the corn during harvest? What goddess presides over weeding? What god did the ancients invoke to have

the ancients invoke to have their fields harrowed? What gods preside over sowing and raking? What deity presides over the c

rrowed? What gods preside over sowing and raking? What deity presides over the corn? What is said of Bonus Eventus? What div

yrs, and the Sylvans, performed different offices. The Fauns presided over the fields; the Satyrs, over the woody plains; th

ed different offices. The Fauns presided over the fields; the Satyrs, over the woody plains; the Sylvans, over the woody mou

ided over the fields; the Satyrs, over the woody plains; the Sylvans, over the woody mountains. Pan, the god of hunters, of

alisto. He made the most eminent figure in the rural world, presiding over the fields, valleys, mountains, woods, and plains

resembling Pan. The Fauns, his servants, and the Satyrs, who watched over the vineyards, woods, and fields, and who were us

man, small in stature, with the tail and feet of a goat. He presided over the woods, and held in his hand a branch of cypre

hrygia, with asses’ ears, will be thus accounted for: better to watch over the secret affairs of his kingdom, Midas maintain

The Penates and Lares. The Penates were household gods, presiding over houses and families. When they reign in heaven, t

, and Minerva, are often invoked as the Penates. When they had empire over kingdoms and provinces, they were called Penates;

or the “gods of the country,” or “great gods;” and when they preside over particular houses and families, they are called “

Lares, sons of Mercury by Lara, were also inferior gods, who presided over houses and families. In process of time, their po

ng else than the manes which they imagined to be continually hovering over their former houses, for the purpose of protectin

pter VIII. The Genii. The Genii were deities, supposed to preside over the birth and life of man. They are sometimes syn

, and looked after their most secret thoughts. They carefully watched over their voyage of life, attending them from their c

.” By the Manes, are usually understood, departed souls. They preside over the sepulchral monuments, where the Romans supers

ns superscribed D. M. that is, Diis Manibus, (To the gods Manes,) and over funeral inscriptions, to intimate that the ashes

bling those of the Cerberus of the poets. The second priest passed it over the ocean in quality of ferryman, and transported

flocked together, and loitered about in troops, waiting for a passage over the stream. Charon ferried them in the boat Barri

for a passage over the stream. Charon ferried them in the boat Barris over the Stygian lake, for which he charged them an ob

he mud and slime of the shores. When the souls of the dead had passed over the rivers, they stopped at the gate of Pluto’s p

us originated in the Egyptian practice of causing their dogs to watch over their dead. Questions. Please to describe hell. W

e hell. Who was Charon? What was the employment of Charon? In passing over the rivers, what monster did the dead see? What w

The three-headed dog Cerberus watched at his feet; the Harpies hover over his head; and Proserpine sits at his left hand. T

r. Proserpine was the queen of hell, and wife of Pluto. She presided over death, so that none could die; unless the goddess

ripture. Obs. 2. — Pluto was Jupiter’s youngest brother, and reigned over western countries, extending to the ocean. He fix

with an arrow, and placed him in hell, where a massive stone, hanging over his head, perpetually kept him in such alarms, th

ours; and wishing to be considered as a god, he built a brazen bridge over the city, and made a great noise as he drove his

fable inclines us to the belief, that Geryon was a prince who reigned over three islands, called Baleares. The Harpies were

e different goddesses. The power of Concordia or Concord was extended over houses, families, and cities. That of Pax or Peac

over houses, families, and cities. That of Pax or Peace was extended over whole empires. Suetonius says, that in the temple

panions. — See Fig. 53. Fig. 53. Peace. Fides or Fidelity presided over good faith in treaties and in commerce. The oath

obe with her right, to inculcate the idea, that she extends her cares over the whole universe, and that she dispenses all bl

ir of scales, equal on both sides, having a sword drawn and a bandage over her eyes. She is seated on a block of stone, read

a wheel, which turns swiftly; and the other, in the air. She presided over good and evil. — See Fig. 60. Fig. 60. Fortune.

pter II. Comus, Momus, Æsculapius, and Friendship. Comus presided over banquets and feasts. He is well known by name. Ev

y the cutting of Medusa’s head, when it fell on the ground. In flying over Mount Helicon, he struck the top of it with his h

y pretending to equal them in beauty. The nymphs extended their wrath over the whole country. The inhabitants had recourse t

ng declared that a child being about to be born, should have dominion over all his own race, Juno disguised herself in the h

ams of the river Evenus, the Centaur Nessus offered to carry Dejanira over on his back; but when Hercules observed that he b

and his blood was changed into the flower hyacinth. After the war was over , Ulysses intended immediately to return home; but

the care of his wife Isis, and Hermes, her minister; and to have run over Asia and Europe, every where introducing the wors

, which he tried to quell by conciliatory means; but Typhon prevailed over him, and cut his body in pieces. Isis, with her s

nto it twelve black pyramidal figures, the source of the evils spread over the earth. He enclosed Osiris in an ark, and drov

in conjunction with Isis, revenged his death, and reigned gloriously over all Egypt. The Titans having slain him, Isis, who

ounded by a host of Genii of different orders and ranks, who presided over the division of time, the succession of the seaso

er her arm like Ceres’ cornucopia. Indra, the king of heaven, reigns over good spirits. His consort is called Sachi; his ce

a mountain of gold and gems. Seshanaya, the king of serpents, reigns over the infernal regions, called Patala. He is repres

erre, or invocation of praise to the sun. They have absolute dominion over the Indians. They abstain from fermented liquors

complexion, a large bee of that colour being often depicted settling over his head. As to his character and attributes, he

rtner was a goddess of water. Centeot, the Ceres of Mexico, presided over fertile fields and harvests. Her worship was cele

s, and a god of wine. Ix-lil-tot, the Æsculapius of Mexico, presided over physic. Parents carried their sick children to hi

en blessed by the priest. Coat-li-cue, the Flora of Mexico, presided over flowers. Baskets, and bunches of flowers, and bea

the time in which the Egyptians pretended that the gods alone reigned over them. Chapter III. Temple of Diana at Ephesus.

den the ground tempered by the waters, they made use of pounded coal, over which they spread the skins of sheep, bound with

such a manner as to receive the vapour which exhaled from the abyss, over which stood the tripod. They collected her speech

at last by the Christians. When the Christian religion had triumphed over idolatry, the oracles fell; and there were found

e of fifteen persons, called the Quindecemviri of the Sibyls, watched over the preservation of this collection. The people y

in their predecessors, they never received. It was in order to watch over this second collection, that the college of the Q

e combatants appeared naked, rubbed their bodies with oil, and spread over them very fine dust to prevent perspiration. 5. T

. It is the Olympiads, how ever, which have spread the greatest light over the chaos of ancient history. The Olympic games b

Olympia. The young man having been declared victor, his mother leaped over the barrier, and hastened to embrace him, at the

ng all who opposed his progress, and leaving some of his sons to rule over them. Thus Suavlami had Russia; Baldeg, Western S

its name, the remembrance of its founder. Thence he extended his arms over the whole North. In Denmark, he caused his son Sc

nal, composed of twelve lords or druids. They were appointed to watch over the public safety, to administer justice to the p

er the public safety, to administer justice to the people, to preside over the new worship, and faithfully to preserve the d

tives and country. The grand object of Odin, therefore, in travelling over remote countries, and so ardently establishing hi

e belief that he excelled in magic. It was believed that he could run over the universe in the twinkling of an eye; that he

reated intelligences. So reasonable a doctrine had so great influence over their minds, that they often displayed their cont

erate people began to think that one individual being could not watch over all parts of the universe, they considered it a d

ers opinions, in order to consolidate the empire which he had usurped over men and over their minds. Some traces of the wors

in order to consolidate the empire which he had usurped over men and over their minds. Some traces of the worship paid to h

ys.) Julius Cesar expressly speaks of a god of the Gauls who presided over winds and tempests. He designates him by the Lati

ad for their tutelary god Freya, who, according to the Edda, presided over the seasons of the year, and gave fertility, rich

) was the bridge, communicating from heaven to earth. Hiemdal watched over its extremities to prevent the giants from scalin

e prayers of mortals. More faithful than Venus, she incessantly weeps over her absent husband Odrus; (to whom she bore two d

ient goddess, penetrates every secret of the heart; and Saga presides over waterfalls. Besides these twelve goddesses, there

f men. By admitting the immediate and continual influence of divinity over all creatures, the Celts considered it impossible

events. Every man had a fairy, who was present at his birth, watched over his actions, and, beforehand, marked out all the

ell hesitate to undertake a similar work, although with the advantage over its original builders, of the powerful aid of mac

in the morning of life; if they do not sweeten his temper, and spread over his soul that quietness and moderation which caus

o the brilliant centre whence the arts and sciences irradiated spread over the rest of the world. It would be difficult, per

t that time a mixture of monarchy and aristocracy. The chiefs watched over the execution of the laws; but the legislative po

re excluded from the residence of the heroes, and condemned to wander over the winds. There were different apartments in the

mmanded the winds and tempests; but that their power was not extended over men. A hero could never enter into the palace of

could never enter into the palace of his fathers, unless he had sung over him the funeral hymn. This hymn appears to have b

rgans and distributors of justice, they passed sentences, and watched over those whom they loaded with that august function.

, a mark of his dependence, and of the supreme dominion which God has over him.” Nothing is more celebrated in the history

he superiority of the knowledge which the Druids of Great Britain had over them. Chapter IX. Of the different classes of

undertook any important affair without consulting them. They presided over the state; decided upon peace and war at pleasure

e; the right of establishing new ceremonies and new laws, of watching over the execution of the old, or of reforming them, w

chiefly chosen the oak to entrust to it that valuable plant. They ran over the forests and looked for it with the greatest c

t, they immolated two white bulls. A festival ensued; and when it was over , they addressed prayers to divinity that it would

ilies are kings in their houses; and have the power of life and death over their wives, children, and slaves. Such are the p

ublime maxims, that which gave to fathers the right of life and death over their wives, their children, and slaves. Paternal

they returned so judicious answers, that their reputation was spread over the whole world. People came from every quarter t

xtinct, not until the time in which Christianity completely triumphed over the superstitions of the Gauls; and this triumph

d Apollo, harmonize it; and, lastly, Vesta, Minerva, and Mars preside over it with a guardian power. But the truth of this m

f Ocean. It is not always easy to distinguish the god from the stream over which he rules. Cœus* and Phœbe*. — The offsprin

chanters, particularly those of Thessaly, had an uncontrollable power over the moon, and that they could draw her down from

*. She was the daughter of Perses* and Asteria, and her sway extended over earth, heaven, and the lower regions, for which r

, with Persephone* (Proserpine*). She was believed to wander by night over the earth, seen only by the dogs, whose barking a

, in the market-places and at crossroads. She was believed to preside over witchcraft and enchantment, and to haunt sepulchr

the appearance of ghosts and spectres, to possess unlimited influence over the powers of the lower world, and to be able to

r of all plant-life. She was also believed to exercise unbounded sway over the animal creation, more especially over the lio

to exercise unbounded sway over the animal creation, more especially over the lion. The priests of Rhea were called Curetes

all intruders. Zeus and his brothers having gained a complete victory over their enemies, settled by lot that Zeus should re

in Heaven, Aïdes in the Lower World, and Poseidon should have command over the Sea. The supremacy of Zeus was recognized in

ssions of men. Zeus is called the “father of gods and men;” his power over both is represented as supreme. In his palace on

atters the car of Daphne*; in the Greek tale, the bull carries Europa over seas and mountains, journeying always, like the s

its forehead. The three eyes were indicative of the dominion of Zeus over heaven, earth, and the underworld. As Jupiter Amm

vered and beloved as the type of a matron. Juno was believed to watch over and guard the life of every woman from her birth

kept his horses with golden manes and brazen hoofs. Like the element over which he presided, he was described by the poets

ter a safe and prosperous voyage. As the deity having special control over commerce, Poseidon was held in great reverence by

held in great reverence by the Phœnicians. He was the presiding deity over fishermen, and was on that account more particula

ené in a conspiracy to dethrone Zeus, he was deprived of his dominion over the sea for one year. It was during this time tha

by Aides into his dominions, where they passed their time in brooding over the vicissitudes of fortune which they had experi

pellations being Dis (from dives, rich) and Orcus, from the dominions over which he ruled. He had no temple in Rome, but, in

rances to Hades; the most celebrated was in Italy, near Lake Avernus, over which it was said no bird could fly, so noxious w

the temple of that god at Delphi. He was placed where a stone hanging over his head, and evermore threatening to fall, kept

ed the fruits which his warmth was ripening, and dried up the streams over which he passed. “The stone of Sisyphus is an emb

krit as Sarunya, a word which signifies the light of morning creeping over the sky. As this reveals the evil deeds done unde

spring forth, thus sustaining men and animals; Demeter, by presiding over agriculture, directs and utilizes Rhea’s producti

d gone, she kindled torches, and during many days and nights wandered over all the earth, not even resting for food or sleep

ysteries. When Demeter, after the loss of her daughter, was wandering over the earth in the guise of a poor old woman, she c

cause he bestows his gifts without discrimination, frequently passing over good men to heap his treasures upon the bad. Re

e and cowardly alike; destroying chariots and helmets, and triumphing over the terrible desolation.” Berens . With streng

liest Italian tribes he was worshiped as the god of spring triumphing over the powers of winter. As the god that strode with

ber, Euphrosyne*, Aglaia*, and Thalia*. They were believed to preside over those qualities which constitute grace, modesty,

a merry, roguish expression. He has golden wings, and a quiver slung over his shoulder. This contained his magical and uner

present the conquering power exercised by the genial warmth of spring over the dark gloom of winter. He is also represented

reeks as god of prophecy. His oracle of Delphi was in high repute all over the world. That which raised the whole moral tone

hat of Dodona. The priestess, or Pythoness*, was seated upon a tripod over a chasm in the earth, whence issued a cold vapor,

erances and expressed them in ambiguous verse. Soon after his victory over the Python, Apollo saw Eros bending his bow, and

ude, except for the cloak which is fastened around the neck and hangs over the extended left arm. It is supposed to represen

and twin-sister of Apollo. She was a moon-goddess, and also presided over hunting. Artemis is the feminine counterpart of h

whilst with the other she draws an arrow from the quiver which hangs over her shoulder. The famous hunter Actæon*, happenin

d her feet are covered with buskins. She has a quiver of arrows slung over her shoulder, and carries a bow. Epithets. — Arr

d Maia* (one of the daughters of Atlas). He was the god that presided over commerce, eloquence, wrestling, thieving, and eve

ge for this new instrument, and promised to give Hermes full dominion over flocks and herds. The offer was accepted. Apollo

ter of intercourse between nations; hence he is the god of travelers, over whose safety he presided, and he severely punishe

metimes without arms, indicating that the power of speech can prevail over everything without the assistance of arms. As pat

ecame his wife. The Romans had a divinity called Liber*, who presided over vegetation, and was on this account identified wi

gift of prophecy, for which reason many of the springs and fountains over which they presided were believed to inspire mort

ss beauty. The Limoniades* haunted the meadows; the Meliades* watched over flocks of sheep; the Limniades* frequented the la

closed in the evening. He was regarded, also, as the presiding deity over ah gates, entrances, etc., on earth. In this char

eity of the home, for which reason little shrines were erected to him over the doors of houses. Janus possessed no temples.

and a cornucopia. Terminus*. Terminus* was the god who presided over boundaries. All landmarks were held sacred to him

ed spirits of ancestors, who exercised after death a protecting power over the prosperity of the family. Their statues stood

tility, and the special patron of shepherds and huntsmen. He presided over all rural occupations, was chief of the Satyrs, a

rried to Pyrrha*, the daughter of Epimetheus and Pandora, and reigned over the southern part of Thessaly at the time when Ze

e rude horseriding tribes which tradition records to have been spread over the north of Greece; the latter, the more civiliz

rophon is the rapid descent of the sun towards evening, and the plain over which he wandered is the broad expanse of somber

e gods that on that day would be born one of his race who should rule over all his neighbors. Hera hated Alcmena, so, hasten

grazing on Mount Cithæron. The hide of the animal he wore afterwards over his shoulders, the skin of the head forming a hel

ng the growth of others. Heracles buried the immortal head and placed over it a heavy stone. He then dipped his arrows in he

make an exception in his favor; but the odor of the wine soon spread over the mountain and brought to the spot large number

city that he lent the hero his golden boat, and thus Heracles crossed over safely to the island of Erythia. He first slew th

hen kicked them into the sea. Theseus overcame him and threw his body over the cliff. In the neighborhood of Eleusis he vanq

er advances, and her love was changed to hate. She used her influence over her husband to cause him to be jealous of his son

f them bounded forward. Medea, quietly approaching the monster, threw over him a few drops of a potion, which soon took effe

the list of combatants. Paris proved successful, and gained advantage over Hector himself. A strife followed, which would ha

he came, accompanied by the Hours and Pleiades, and wept and lamented over her son. Night, in sympathy with her grief, sprea

of his funeral pyre to be turned into birds, which fight continually over the tomb of Memnon.15 Eos remains inconsolable fo

Æolus refused to assist them further, and they were obliged to labor over their course once more by means of their oars. Th

Sibyl entered the dark descent, and proceeded to the river Acheron*, over which they were ferried by Charon*. They encounte

th Turnus fell in a personal combat with Æneas, who, having triumphed over his foe, obtained Lavinia as his bride. -Æneas bu

rom grain. Offices of the Deities. Chronos, or Saturn, presided over time and the systematic movements of the heavenly

e systematic movements of the heavenly bodies. Rhea, or Ops, presided over the development of material wealth. Helios, or So

ded over the development of material wealth. Helios, or Sol, presided over the light of the sun, and was believed to live in

e sun, and was believed to live in the sun. Selene, or Luna, presided over the moon. Hecate presided over the darkness and t

in the sun. Selene, or Luna, presided over the moon. Hecate presided over the darkness and terrors of night; also over magi

he moon. Hecate presided over the darkness and terrors of night; also over magic. Zeus, or Jupiter, presided over all phenom

ess and terrors of night; also over magic. Zeus, or Jupiter, presided over all phenomena of the heavens, the alternation of

day and night, and the change of the seasons. Hera, or Juno, presided over the atmosphere; also over marriage. Aides, or Plu

nge of the seasons. Hera, or Juno, presided over the atmosphere; also over marriage. Aides, or Pluto, presided over the lowe

ed over the atmosphere; also over marriage. Aides, or Pluto, presided over the lower world, and assisted vegetation by the i

tion by the internal warmth of the earth. Demeter, or Ceres, presided over agriculture. Persephone, or Proserpine, presided

Ceres, presided over agriculture. Persephone, or Proserpine, presided over the life of the seed concealed in the earth. Pose

fe of the seed concealed in the earth. Poseidon, or Neptune, presided over the sea in its relation to storms and earthquakes

as the source of vegetation on its shores. Hestia, or Vesta, presided over the hearth fires and altar fires. Pallas Athene,

the hearth fires and altar fires. Pallas Athene, or Minerva, presided over wisdom, just war, temperate celestial heat, and o

inerva, presided over wisdom, just war, temperate celestial heat, and over the moon. Ares, or Mars, presided over rude and f

temperate celestial heat, and over the moon. Ares, or Mars, presided over rude and fierce war. Phœbus Apollo presided over

s, or Mars, presided over rude and fierce war. Phœbus Apollo presided over archery, prophecy, and music; also over light fro

e war. Phœbus Apollo presided over archery, prophecy, and music; also over light from the sun and intellectual light. Artemi

ight from the sun and intellectual light. Artemis, or Diana, presided over the chase, and represented the moonlight splendor

esented the moonlight splendor of night. Hermes, or Mercury, presided over eloquence and commerce. He was messenger of the g

to and from Hades, was called Psychopompus. Musæ, or Muses, presided over music, song, poetry, and the fine arts. Charites,

music, song, poetry, and the fine arts. Charites, or Graces, presided over social enjoyments, and promoted temperance, gentl

or the well-being of flocks and herds. Dionysus, or Bacchus, presided over the cultivation of the grape-vines. Hephæstus, or

er the cultivation of the grape-vines. Hephæstus, or Vulcan, presided over fire, and compelled it to do service for man. Aph

and compelled it to do service for man. Aphrodite, or Venus, presided over love and beauty. Eros, or Cupid, presided over lo

te, or Venus, presided over love and beauty. Eros, or Cupid, presided over love. Heracles, or Hercules, presided over streng

. Eros, or Cupid, presided over love. Heracles, or Hercules, presided over strength. Greek Festivals. Chronia, in hono

erious disappearance each night, and his return every morning to roll over the heavens with all the splendor of the precedin

his symbol was the Scarabæus, or beetle, an image of which was placed over the heart of every mummy. Pthah was father of Ra,

Bubastis*; but her statues, having the head of a cat, are common all over Egypt. Neph*, often confounded with Amun, and, l

. Maut, the Mother Goddess, was the cool night sky tenderly brooding over the hot, exhausted earth; the shrew-mouse was sac

te god, but Nin* and Nergal*, the winged bull and lion, that presided over war and hunting, were more devotedly worshiped. T

ni*, and Indra*. By Varuna was meant the broad heaven which is spread over and veils the earth. Many of the hymns addressed

ay to many, to have first known the path on which our fathers crossed over .” In the Vedic hymns, the Harits are the bright

nes were received with so much favor that he lived to see them spread over all India. Buddha died at the age of eighty. Budd

far from their source they froze into ice, and one layer accumulating over another, the great deep was filled up. Southward

were the ravens Hugin* (Mind) and Munin* (Memory), who flew every day over the whole world and reported all they had seen an

e of Odin was Frigga*, whose name remains in our Friday. She presided over marriage. Thor 18 was Odin’s eldest son, and was

as the gods continually feared that the giants might force their way over the shining arch and invade Valhalla. Heimdall re

shields and helmets shed a strange flickering light, which flashed up over the northern skies. This light was called by men

s Sigurd was made to assume the form and voice of Gunnar, and to hand over Brynhild to him. Discovering the treachery, Brynh

s his great pipe and divinely smokes; the blue clouds gently floating over the landscape, fill the air with the haze of Indi

hundred years. Hence, it was deemed a religious duty to scatter earth over any corpse found uncovered by the wayside, a hand

riend could not be found, as in shipwreck, an empty tomb was erected, over which the usual rites were performed. 5. Cerberu

the northern nations of Europe, of suspending a rose from the ceiling over the upper end of their tables when it was intende

s, the front of Jove himself.” Shakspere. Ophion and Eurynome ruled over Olympus till they were dethroned by Saturn and Rh

hore?” Mercury (Hermes) was the son of Jupiter and Maia. He presided over commerce, wrestling, and other gymnastic exercise

resided over commerce, wrestling, and other gymnastic exercises, even over thieving, and every thing, in short, which requir

he wife of Pluto, and queen of the realms of the dead. Ceres presided over agriculture. Bacchus, (Dionysus,) the god of wine

were the daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne, (Memory.) They presided over song, and prompted the memory. They were nine in

They were nine in number, to each of whom was assigned the presidence over some particular department of literature, art, or

a of astronomy, Thalia of comedy. The Graces were goddesses presiding over the banquet, the dance, and all social enjoyments

ground to mark the boundaries of fields. Pales, the goddess presiding over cattle and pastures. Pomona presided over fruit t

ales, the goddess presiding over cattle and pastures. Pomona presided over fruit trees. Flora, the goddess of flowers. Lucin

of childbirth. Vesta (the Hestia of the Greeks) was a deity presiding over the public and private hearth. A sacred fire, ten

e family Lars were held to be the souls of the ancestors, who watched over and protected their descendants. The words Lemur

Neptune to aid him with his. He lets loose the rivers, and pours them over the land. At the same time, he heaves the land wi

es the land with an earthquake, and brings in the reflux of the ocean over the shores. Flocks, herds, men, and houses are sw

of Apollo called the Belvedere represents the god after this victory over the serpent Python. To this Byron alludes in his

his bow and arrows; and being himself elated with his recent victory over Python, he said to him, “What have you to do with

hands worthy of them. Behold the conquest I have won by means of them over the vast serpent who stretched his poisonous body

means of them over the vast serpent who stretched his poisonous body over acres of the plain! Be content with your torch, c

he thought of marriage as a crime, with her beautiful face tinged all over with blushes, threw arms around her father’s neck

ise enough to look into his own fortunes. He saw her hair flung loose over her shoulders, and said, “If so charming in disor

s a ripple on the face of the still water when a sudden breeze sweeps over it. But as soon as she recognized her lover, she

m he had long sought in vain, was hidden under this disguise, mourned over her, and, embracing her white neck, exclaimed, “A

Juno was not yet satiated. She sent a gadfly to torment Io, who fled over the whole world from its pursuit. She swam throug

through the Ionian sea, which derived its name from her, then roamed over the plains of Illyria, ascended Mount Hæmus, and

y a head. Such a color as tinges the clouds at sunset or at dawn came over the countenance of Diana thus taken by surprise.

ames of the horses. He sees with terror the monstrous forms scattered over the surface of heaven. Here the Scorpion extended

tended his two great arms, with his tail and crooked claws stretching over two signs of the zodiac. When the boy beheld him,

o unknown regions of the sky, in among the stars, hurling the chariot over pathless places, now up in high heaven, now down

were applied, mounted the lofty tower from whence he diffuses clouds over the earth, and hurls the forked lightnings. But a

continued to do so, from that day to this, every time a breeze passes over the place.   The story of King Midas has been tol

roduced on great occasions, but ancient and coarse enough, was spread over that. The old lady, with her apron on, with tremb

of the oldest, was added; and for dessert, apples and wild honey; and over and above all, friendly faces, and simple but hea

n saw Baucis changing in like manner. And now a leafy crown had grown over their heads, while exchanging parting words, as l

spouse,” they said, together, and at the same moment the bark closed over their mouths. The Tyanean shepherd still shows th

er urged on his steeds, calling them each by name, and throwing loose over their heads and necks his iron-colored reins. Whe

ve him a passage to Tartarus. Ceres sought her daughter all the world over . Bright-haired Aurora, when she came forth in the

aking the sleeping boy, moulded his limbs with her hands, and uttered over him three times a solemn charm, then went and lai

lamb that hears the wolf growling outside the fold. A cold sweat came over me, my hair flowed down in streams; where my foot

al in him should be washed away. A hundred rivers poured their waters over him. Then he lost all sense of his former nature

s waters. Here the goddess poured her poisonous mixture, and muttered over it incantations of mighty power. Scylla came as u

he air. When he returned home, he went to see his statue, and leaning over the couch, gave a kiss to the mouth. It seemed to

o more, for already the bark advances up my neck, and will soon shoot over me. You need not close my eyes, the bark will clo

o care but to cultivate her charms, now rambles through the woods and over the hills, dressed like the huntress Diana; and c

on high his lifeless body bathed in blood, she alighted and, bending over it, beat her breast and tore her hair. Reproachin

rth, so the head of the dying boy, as if too heavy for his neck, fell over on his shoulder. “Thou diest, Hyacinth,” so spoke

The thought of parents, and kindred, and pledges left at home, comes over their minds. Ceyx thinks of Halcyone. No name but

oke of lightning, the rudder broken, and the triumphant surge curling over looks down upon, the wreck, then falls, and crush

herbs, from whose juices Night collects slumbers, which she scatters over the darkened earth. There is no gate to the mansi

t longer endure the stagnant air, and as she felt drowsiness creeping over her, she made her escape, and returned by her bow

soaked with water, and water trickled from his drowned locks. Leaning over the bed, tears streaming from his eyes, he said,

views every object, and strives to recall every incident, looking out over the sea, she descries an indistinct object floati

ir young ones. For seven placid days, in winter time, Halcyone broods over her nest, which floats upon the sea. Then the way

ay band tied round him, one would think he had just come from turning over the grass. Sometimes he would have an ox-goad in

on a bank, and looked up at the branches laden with fruit which hung over her. Opposite was an elm entwined with a vine loa

m, sing the British song.” But Pomona was also regarded as presiding over other fruits, and as such is invoked by Thomson: 

ose judgment was approved by Jove himself, give me the palm of beauty over my illustrious rivals, Pallas and Juno. But she s

e, whom he found asleep. He shed a few drops from the bitter fountain over her lips, though the sight of her almost moved hi

repair the mischief he had done, and he poured the balmy drops of joy over all her silken ringlets. Psyche, henceforth frown

eautiful and charming of the gods, with his golden ringlets wandering over his snowy neck and crimson cheek, with two dewy w

g feathers like the tender blossoms of spring. As she leaned the lamp over to have a nearer view of his face a drop of burni

the tree as he struggled in the agonies of death. While Cadmus stood over his conquered foe, contemplating its vast size, a

ce of surpassing brilliancy, his own workmanship. But a fatality hung over the family of Cadmus in consequence of his killin

he disorder affected the wells and springs; thousands of snakes crept over the land and shed their poison in the fountains.

living, moving creatures. It seemed to shake its limbs and throw down over the ground a multitude of those industrious grain

y were encamped. To this tower Scylla used to repair, and look abroad over the tents of the hostile army. The siege had last

the ivory neck, the parted lips, and the glow of health and exercise over all. He fell in love with himself. He brought his

r himself away; he lost all thought of food or rest, while he hovered over the brink of the fountain gazing upon his own ima

away and died; and when his shade passed the Stygian river, it leaned over the boat to catch a look of itself in the waters.

all day long upon the cold ground, with her unbound tresses streaming over her shoulders. Nine days she sat and tasted neith

ped forth from his brain, mature, and in complete armor. She presided over the useful and ornamental arts, both those of men

ty, the envy of her friends, now the pity even of her foes! She knelt over the lifeless bodies, and kissed now one, now anot

brave from excess of grief. The sisters stood in garments of mourning over the biers of their dead brothers. One fell, struc

Perseus, bearing with him the head of the Gorgon, flew far and wide, over land and sea. As night came on, he reached the we

d at the sight that he almost forgot to wave his wings. As he hovered over her he said, “O virgin, undeserving of those chai

him into the air, soon found the Chimæra, and gained an easy victory over the monster. After the conquest of the Chimæra Be

tempting to the hunters, and they were forced to keep vigilant guard over them. Their instinct led them to know where burie

re was another kingdom in Thessaly near to that of Athamas, and ruled over by a relative of his. The king Æson, being tired

is voice, patted their necks with fearless hand, and adroitly slipped over them the yoke, and compelled them to drag the plo

p the dragon that guarded the fleece, and this was done by scattering over him a few drops of a preparation which Medea had

reat round eyes, that had never been known to shut before, and turned over on his side, fast asleep. Jason seized the fleece

s Unwonted objects. Now first, now they learned Their bolder steerage over ocean wave, Led by the golden stars, as Chiron’s

elds full of light and with heart full of play, Light rambled the boy over meadow and mount,     And neglected his task for

young olives; and as the liquor boiled and bubbled, and sometimes ran over , the grass wherever the sprinklings fell shot for

Argonauts, she caused the lad to be killed and his limbs to be strewn over the sea. Æetes on reaching the place found these

I should destroy him. But shall he then live, and triumph, and reign over Calydon, while you, my brothers, wander unavenged

han ever. The breezes seemed to give wings to her feet; her hair flew over her shoulders, and the gay fringe of her garment

to use them. The signal is given; each starts from the goal and skims over the sand. So light their tread, you would almost

d. So light their tread, you would almost have thought they might run over the river surface or over the waving grain withou

ou would almost have thought they might run over the river surface or over the waving grain without sinking. The cries of th

obscure accounts.   A celebrated exploit of Hercules was his victory over Antæus. Antæus, the son of Terra, the Earth, was

on the pile, his head resting on his club, and his lion’s skin spread over him. With a countenance as serene as if he were t

er advances, and her love was changed to hate. She used her influence over her infatuated husband to cause him to be jealous

ich the wind had blown away, and then handling the wax and working it over with his fingers, by his play impeding his father

etending that he had just become aware of their treachery, looked out over the sea and said in a voice of weeping, ‘Sailors,

ear him, but the crew laughed at both of us, and sped the vessel fast over the sea. All at once — strange as it may seem, it

one class of nymphs. There were beside them the Naiads, who presided over brooks and fountains, the Oreads, nymphs of mount

d pity him, if such a culprit as he could be pitied, — to deliver him over to Famine. As Ceres herself could not approach Fa

The Water Deities. Oceanus and Tethys were the Titans who ruled over the watery element. When Jove and his brothers ov

s own horses had brazen hoofs and golden manes. They drew his chariot over the sea, which became smooth before him, while th

faithful mother to him, aiding him in all difficulties, and watching over his interests from the first to the last. Leuc

“He on his side Leaning half raised, with looks of cordial love, Hung over her enamored, and beheld Beauty which, whether wa

h kept our position, determined not to yield, foot to foot, I bending over him, clinching his hand in mine, with my forehead

to gratify our readers. The following is the lamentation of Antigone over Œdipus, when death has at last relieved him from

prince. Ulysses, king of Ithaca, sought her in marriage, and won her, over all competitors. When the moment came for the bri

to stay or go with him. Penelope made no reply, but dropped her veil over her face. Icarius urged her no further, but when

dy and buried them at Libethra, where the nightingale is said to sing over his grave more sweetly than in any other part of

ollow mountains rung.” The superior melody of the nightingale’s song over the grave of Orpheus is alluded to by Southey in

wels adorned his arms, his brow was crowned with a golden wreath, and over his neck and shoulders flowed his hair perfumed w

ccord thee her favor, and thou, proud of the burden, draw her chariot over the smooth mirror of the deep.” Arion hastened f

wels adorned his arms, his brow was crowned with a golden wreath, and over his neck and shoulders flowed his hair perfumed w

ed in solemn cadence, while stillness like the stillness of death sat over the whole assembly as if in the presence of super

a moment’s inspection showed to be a flock of cranes flying directly over the theatre. “Of Ibycus! did he say?” The beloved

beloved name revived the sorrow in every breast. As wave follows wave over the face of the sea, so ran from mouth to mouth t

surpassing beauty, and she came down to him, kissed him, and watched over him while he slept. Another story was that Jupite

came, accompanied by the Hours and the Pleiads, and wept and lamented over her son. Night, in sympathy with her grief, sprea

pile to be turned into birds, which, dividing into two flocks, fought over the pile till they fell into the flame. Every yea

e field. As they passed the ships of Achilles, that hero, looking out over the field, saw the chariot of Nestor and recogniz

to the highest pitch of glory, Patroclus, as the elder, to keep watch over his friend, and to guide his inexperience. “Now,”

d between the combatants, and lifting Æneas from the ground, bore him over the heads of warriors and steeds to the rear of t

of the body, which they placed on the litter, and spread the garments over it, that not unveiled it should be borne back to

lden urn, which they buried in the earth, and reared a pile of stones over the spot. “Such honors Ilium to her hero paid, A

t warriors, but was at last slain by Achilles. But when the hero bent over his fallen foe, and contemplated her beauty, yout

sued forth rejoicing at the long-prohibited liberty of passing freely over the scene of the late encampment. The great horse

hat if the Trojans took possession of it they would assuredly triumph over the Greeks. This language turned the tide of the

odigy occurred which left no room to doubt. There appeared, advancing over the sea, two immense serpents. They came upon the

m land to land. Pylades accompanied him in his wanderings and watched over him. At length, in answer to a second appeal to t

hat he refused to assist them further, and they were obliged to labor over their course once more by means of their oars.

he mast. As they approached the Sirens’ island, the sea was calm, and over the waters came the notes of music so ravishing a

d formed a bed, on which he stretched himself, and heaping the leaves over him, fell asleep. The land where he was thrown wa

freshed himself with food, Pallas dilated his form and diffused grace over his ample chest and manly brows. The princess, se

aceful youths held in their hands lighted torches which shed radiance over the scene. Full fifty female menials served in ho

untains poured forth their waters, one flowing by artificial channels over all the garden, the other conducted through the c

or the hand of Penelope, his wife, imagining him dead, and lording it over his palace and people, as if they were owners of

m. When they entered the port the Trojans saw herds of cattle roaming over the plain. They slew as many as they wished and p

having stabbed herself was consumed with the pile. The flames rising over the city were seen by the departing Trojans, and,

sp the helm and to keep his eyes fixed on the stars. But Somnus waved over him a branch moistened with Lethæan dew, and his

m its waters, so that no life is found on its banks, and no birds fly over it. Here, according to the poet, was the cave whi

ars, and flit to and fro about the shore, till at last they are taken over .” Æneas grieved at recollecting some of his own c

these were they who had perished under false charges. Minos presides over them as judge, and examines the deeds of each. Th

d. Tisiphone applies her whip of scorpions, and delivers the offender over to her sister Furies.” At this moment with horrid

, also, who presumed to vie with Jupiter, and built a bridge of brass over which he drove his chariot that the sound might r

yus, the giant, whose form is so immense that as he lies he stretches over nine acres, while a vulture preys upon his liver,

lips as fast as they prepared to taste them. Others beheld suspended over their heads huge rocks, threatening to fall, keep

Spears stood fixed in the ground, and the horses, unharnessed, roamed over the plain. The same pride in splendid armor and g

war, and in speed to outstrip the wind. It seemed as if she might run over the standing corn without crushing it, or over th

ed as if she might run over the standing corn without crushing it, or over the surface of the water without dipping her feet

the cottage of poor Evander, whence they saw the lowing herds roaming over the plain where now the proud and stately Forum s

nsion, old Evander rose. Clad in a tunic, and a panther’s skin thrown over his shoulders, with sandals on his feet and his g

e sword fell, and pierced the comely bosom of Euryalus. His head fell over on his shoulder, like a flower cut down by the pl

sed round Mezentius and bore him away. Æneas held his sword suspended over Lausus and delayed to strike, but the furious you

he was compelled to deal the fatal blow. Lausus fell, and Æneas bent over him in pity. “Hapless youth,” he said, “what can

e Æneid closes, and we are left to infer that Æneas, having triumphed over his foes, obtained Lavinia for his bride. Traditi

e spheres were conceived to be crystalline or glassy fabrics arranged over one another like a nest of bowls reversed. In the

h laurel was seated upon a tripod similarly adorned, which was placed over the chasm whence the divine afflatus proceeded. H

n, and Argus the starry sky, which, as it were, keeps sleepless watch over her. The fabulous wanderings of Io represent the

cation of the elements to the notion of supernatural beings presiding over and governing the different objects of nature. Th

aked except for the cloak which is fastened around the neck and hangs over the extended left arm. It is supposed to represen

a huntress in the excitement of the chase. The left hand is extended over the forehead of the Hind, which runs by her side,

d of the Hind, which runs by her side, the right arm reaches backward over the shoulder to draw an arrow from the quiver.

it, and the victor dies.” Such a prodigy was not likely to be passed over in the legends of the saints. Accordingly we find

ropagated so rapidly that Buddha himself lived to see them spread all over India. He died at the age of eighty years. The Bu

g it in the country where it had originated, but to scatter it widely over adjacent countries. Buddhism appears to have been

ion of his descendants in their various nations and cities, scattered over the face of the earth, he says, —              “

ar from their source, they froze into ice, and one layer accumulating over another, the great deep was filled up. Southward

Upon his shoulders are the ravens Hugin and Munin, who fly every day over the whole world, and on their return report to hi

rrand, their armor sheds a strange flickering light, which flashes up over the northern skies, making what men call the “Aur

Thursday. Frey is one of the most celebrated of the gods. He presides over rain and sunshine and all the fruits of the earth

on the borders of heaven to prevent the giants from forcing their way over the bridge Bifrost (the rainbow.) He requires les

les the whole earth. Hela he cast into Niffleheim, and gave her power over nine worlds or regions, into which she distribute

in this way: Frey once mounted Odin’s throne, from whence one can see over the whole universe, and looking round saw far off

had done, Skrymir packed all the provisions into one wallet, threw it over his shoulder, and strode on before them, taking s

e lies northward, so we must part here.” Hereupon he threw his wallet over his shoulders and turned away from them into the

scern any thing, until he arrived at the river Gyoll, which he passed over on a bridge covered with glittering gold. The mai

telling him that the day before five bands of dead persons had ridden over the bridge, and did not shake it as much as he al

u perchance seen him pass this way?” She replied, “Baldur hath ridden over Gyoll’s bridge, and yonder lieth the way he took

dragged the brook, and Loki, finding he must be caught, tried to leap over the net; but Thor caught him by the tail and comp

bly fine and thin. They bound him with chains and suspended a serpent over his head, whose venom falls upon his face drop by

ar winters will then follow, during which war and discord will spread over the universe. The earth itself will be frightened

before and behind whom are flames and burning fire. Onward they ride over Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, which breaks under t

falls dead, suffocated with the venom which the dying monster vomits over him. Loki and Heimdall meet and fight till they a

fallen in battle, Surtur, who has killed Freyr, darts fire and flames over the world, and the whole universe is burned up. T

dishonored rites. The Druids retained their predominance in Iona and over the adjacent islands and mainland until they were

ilization and religion at a time when the darkness of heathenism hung over almost the whole of Northern Europe. Iona or Icol

and live again in memory, With those old faces of our infancy Heaped over with a mound of grass, Two handfuls of white dust

ncerning the beginning of all things. Among all the nations scattered over the face of the earth, the Hebrews alone were ins

onsider this union unsuitable, and recounted how Erebus and Nyx ruled over the chaotic world together, until their two beaut

foliage of the new-born forest trees; animals of all kinds gambolled over the grassy plains; and swift-darting fishes swam

to govern at will. To Oceanus and Thetis, for example, he gave charge over the ocean and all the rivers upon earth; while to

position, which, owing to his huge size, causes the earth to tremble over a space of many miles, producing what is called a

l his foes, asserted his fight to the throne, and could at last reign over the world undisturbed; but he knew that it would

the privilege of drawing his own share. Neptune thus obtained control over the sea and all the rivers, and immediately expre

creatures, and create and endow a superior being, called Man, to rule over all the others. Prometheus’ and Epimetheus’ first

and theft were committed on all sides. Jupiter had kept a close watch over men’s actions during all these years; and this ev

deluge. The winds were instructed to gather together the rain clouds over the earth. Neptune let loose the waves of the sea

them one after another in their ineffectual efforts to escape, closed over the homes where they might have been so happy, an

ocable decrees, even after he supplanted his father and began to rule over all. In common with all other Greek and Roman div

te his search, he assumed the form of an eagle, and winged his flight over the earth. He had not flown far, before he beheld

to assemble to celebrate games, in honour of Jupiter’s great victory over the Titans. These festivals were known as the Oly

this unexpected apparition, while at the same time a mighty commotion over land and sea proclaimed the advent of a great div

o had thus joined the inhabitants of Olympus, was destined to preside over peace, defensive war, and needlework, to be the i

ost serviceable, and award her the prize. To commemorate this victory over her rival, Minerva, gave her own name of Athene t

times of war borrowed his terrible shield, the Ægis, which she flung over her shoulder when she sallied forth to give her s

er off so deftly     Couldn’t bring the maiden back!” Saxe. Bending over the lifeless body of his beloved one, he bewailed

who inherited his medical skill — and a daughter, Hygeia, who watched over the health of man. Admetus and Alcestis Mad

nd, in answer to their prayers, he graciously extended his protection over them, and delivered them from misfortunes too num

fearlessly drew near, and slew him with his golden shafts The victory over the terrible Python won for Apollo the surname of

iving too Tate the fatal effect of his jealousy, hovered inconsolable over the sad spot, and tenderly caressed the dainty fl

ssus, having accidentally killed Apollo’s pet stag, grieved so sorely over this mischance, that he pined away and finally di

its purity.                     “Climbing Heaven’s blue dome, I walk over the mountains and the waves, Leaving my robe upon

nks of a small stream, was trying her skill on the flute. As she bent over the limpid waters, she suddenly beheld her puffed

y this performance, the barber returned home. Time passed. Reeds grew over the hole, and, as they bent before the wind which

the Ghosts that late she left.” Ovid ( H. King’s tr.). All was now over . He had tried and failed. No hope remained. In de

, binding Dirce to the tail of a wild bull, let him loose to drag her over briars and stones until she perished. This punish

lay for the last time. The pirates consented. His clear notes floated over the sea, and allured a school of dolphins, which

from the parched and blackened earth, and even the people of the land over which he was passing were burned black, — a hue r

rple heath!” Wordsworth. Her graver sister, Melpomene, who presided over tragedy, wore a crown of gold, and wielded a dagg

r cup of sorrow was full; but long ere her first passion of grief was over , Diana began to slay her daughters. “But what is

moon car, and drove her milk-white steeds across the heavens, watched over and loved by the countless stars, which shone the

fair goddess of the moon, who was ever ready to extend her protection over all deserving mortals. “Queen and huntress, chas

Stealthily he approached the lovers’ bower, and deftly flung the net over both sleepers, who were caught in its fine meshes

loveliness spread throughout her native city Sestus, and even passed over the Hellespont and reached Abydus, where Leander,

he departed. Venus. Capitol, Rome. Night came on; darkness stole over the earth; and Leander impatiently paced the sand

and all went well until the first fierce storms of winter swept down over the Hellespont. Hero, in the grey dawn of a winte

nearly went out, although Hero protected its feeble flame by standing over it with outstretched robes. At sight of the wonte

ne Leander sank, once, twice, thrice, and the billows closed for ever over his head. Hero in the meanwhile had relighted her

ed for the lover who did not come; and, when the first sunbeams shone over the tossing sea, she cast an anxious glance over

first sunbeams shone over the tossing sea, she cast an anxious glance over the waters to Abydus. No one was in sight as far

the haunts of her former companions, and there, brooding continually over her sorrow, pined away until there remained naugh

s. C. E. Clifford & Co. Quickly he knelt upon the grass, and bent over the pellucid waters to take a draught; but he sud

reconnoitre. More prudent this time, the youth gradually bent further over the pool; and, reassured by his kindly glances, t

his post, and, when the pale moonbeams illumined his retreat, he bent over the pool to ascertain whether she too were anxiou

pproached the couch upon which the fail maiden was sleeping, and bent over her to administer the poisoned dose. A moonbeam f

y day. All unconscious of the gravity of his hurt, he hung enraptured over the sleeping maiden, and let her fail image sink

wift, sharp fall and painful death, Psyche felt herself gently wafted over hill and dale, across sparkling waters; and, long

her, while gentle voices bade her enter, and invisible hands drew her over the threshold and waited upon her. When night cam

gestions. When safe at home once more, the sisters constantly brooded over the tale Psyche had poured into their ears, and,

hey each hurried off in secret to the mountain gorge, cast themselves over the precipice, and — perished. And now night was

eized her dagger, and, approaching the couch with great caution, bent over her sleeping lover. The lamp, which she held high

beheld, instead of the monster, this graceful youth; and as she hung over him, enraptured, she forgot all caution. An inadv

dvertent motion tipped her lamp, and one drop of burning oil, running over the narrow brim, fell upon Cupid’s naked shoulder

ides, stretched strings across its concavity, and, sweeping his hands over them, produced strains of sweetest music, thus in

fe was asleep, and taking the further precaution of spreading a cloud over the spot where he generally met her, to shield he

down the river edge. They heeded not the noonday heat, for the cloud over their heads screened them from the sun’s too arde

talking in the same monotonous way, Mercury softly shook the poppies over the giant’s head, until one by one the remaining

rgus most bitterly, and, gathering up his myriad eyes, scattered them over the tail of her favourite bird, the peacock, in o

to place; Argus, the heavens, whose starry eyes keep ceaseless watch over the moon’s every movement; Mercury is the rain, w

panied him, drove his chariot, parried dangerous thrusts, and watched over his general safety. Mars and Bellona were therefo

height at the rate of nine inches each month. Proud of their victory over the God of War, these giants bore him off in triu

iron chains slipped through iron rings. Day and night they kept watch over him; and even when they slept, the rattle of the

trace the outline of their city limits, and, in doing so, quarrelled over the name of the prospective town. Blinded by ange

at none but the guardian priests, the Salii, who kept continual watch over them, could detect the original from the facsimil

spear in the hand of the god’s effigy, and called aloud, “Mars, watch over us!” A common superstition among the Roman soldie

rally remain in Olympus, but dwelt in the coral caves of his kingdom, over which he ruled with resistless sway. By one word

rusted to the Nereides. They trained him to draw his father’s chariot over the waves with incredible rapidity, and parted wi

pests. Dark clouds faint When, from thy diadem, a silver gleam Slants over blue dominion. Thy bright team Gulphs in the morn

this river was so swift that even the boldest swimmer could not pass over ; and, as there was no bridge, all the spirits wer

ndred years, at the end of which time Charon reluctantly ferried them over free of charge. There was also in Hades the sacre

iless manner in which they hurried the ghosts entrusted to their care over the fiery flood of the Phlegethon, and through th

subjects believe he was Jupiter. With that object, he had once driven over a brazen bridge to imitate the roll of thunder, a

s doomed to sit under a huge stone, Which the father of the gods Kept over his head suspended. Thus he sat In continual drea

d accompanied him on all his travels; for he delighted in roaming all over the world, borne by his followers, or riding in h

ever, for the ship came to a sudden standstill; and, when they leaned over the sides to ascertain why their oars could no lo

greeted their astonished ears, and Bacchus’ followers came thronging over the ship’s sides, riding on wild beasts, and chan

all turned to gold beneath his tread; since when, “Pactolus singeth over golden sands.” Gray. Bacchus and Ariadne

ht of a merry procession, headed by the God of Wine. “‘And as I sat, over the light blue hills There came a noise of revell

rdent rays of the sun, and the grass all perished, while Ceres roamed over hill and dale in search of Proserpina. Weary at l

ound one, the Alpheus River, and selected a spot where the trees hung over the limpid waters, where the sand on the bottom w

to join his beloved, who sprang out of her mossy bed, and hurried on over sticks and stones, until Diana, seeing her new pl

ties, and blessed the earth with plenty; but when the six months were over , and the skies wept and all nature mourned Proser

cial compact they had been made friends, so Vesta presided especially over true and faithful dealing”; and she was therefore

aces for them on the family hearth, for they were supposed to preside over houses and families. Their statues resembled monk

e often worshipped under this name. As for the Penates, they presided over the houses and domestic affairs. Each head of a h

crifices and prayers were offered up at his shrines. He also presided over all gates and avenues, and through him alone pray

h a key in his right hand and a rod in his left; or, when he presides over the year, he holds the number 300 in one hand and

er 300 in one hand and 65 in the other. He was also supposed to watch over peace and war, and had numerous temples throughou

as supported by Morpheus, his prime minister, who watched incessantly over his prolonged slumbers, and hindered any one from

sands upon the shore.” Ovid ( Dryden’s tr.). All around the bed and over it hovered throngs of exquisite spirits, the Drea

s the honour of inventing the sails which propel the ships so swiftly over the tide. It was he, too, who, according to Homer

to serve his cousin Eurystheus — a mean and cowardly prince who ruled over the kingdom of Argos — for a certain number of ye

his days in toil and poverty. Silently Hercules pondered for a while over these two so dissimilar offers, and then, mindful

antonly disobeyed, Neptune maddened the bull, which rushed wildly all over the island, causing great damage. This animal Her

ow go forth and slay the dangerous, brazen-clawed birds which hovered over the stagnant waters of Lake Stymphalus. The poiso

o much larger and stronger than they, and of the cranes, which passed over their country in great flocks, and sometimes alig

s were swollen and turbid, for violent rain-storms had recently swept over that portion of the country. The Story of Ness

n have the good fortune to carry such a pretty passenger as Deianeira over the river, and as he swam he made up his mind to

uilt man, with a small, bearded head, a lion’s skin carelessly thrown over his shoulder, and leaning upon a massive club. “

g her babe close to her bosom, she fervently prayed the gods to watch over them both, and bring them in safety to some hospi

ateful destiny.” Mrs. St. John. The gods, who had carefully watched over Perseus through his childhood and youth, now deci

t to avenge their sister’s death. Perseus then swiftly winged his way over land and sea, carefully holding his ghastly troph

ast,” so near the foaming billows that their spray continually dashed over her fair limbs, a lovely maiden was chained fast

man. The interrupted marriage feast was now resumed; and when it was over , Perseus took his bride to Seriphus. There, heari

pathway to do his bidding, he would suddenly raise his foot, kick him over the side, and hurl him down into the sea below, w

t he was doomed never to molest any one again, for Theseus kicked him over the precipice, into the breakers, where the torto

shore. In answer to this prayer, a great wave suddenly arose, dashed over the chariot, and drowned the young charioteer, wh

last the ceremony was completed, and the king cast an arrogant glance over the assembled people. His eyes suddenly fell upon

leeced ram sent by Neptune to transport them to Colchis. The ram flew over land and sea; but Helle, frightened at the sight

roduced by his exertions. The youth promptly departed; but as he bent over the fountain, the nymphs, enamoured of his beauty

by Medea, Jason next hastened to the tree where the dragon kept guard over his treasure. An opiate prepared by Medea’s magic

le brother, Absyrtus, and cut his body into pieces, which she dropped over the side of the vessel one by one. Æetes, a helpl

remains with due solemnity. Meanwhile, Pelias had reigned contentedly over Thessaly, confident that Jason would never return

h was slowly rotting away. One day, while he was sitting there musing over his youthful adventures and Medea’s strange proph

ction upon the people of Corinth, whom he loved, he would wander away over the face of the earth, and never see city or pare

s purpose, it was stayed by Œdipus, who drove it at his sword’s point over the edge of a neighbouring precipice, where it wa

g flashed, the thunder pealed; but although, as soon as the storm was over , a search was made for Œdipus, no trace of him wa

ast words were quickly spoken, but none too soon, for the bark closed over the soft lips and hid the lovely features from vi

i.e., Silvanus, Faunus, and Fauna, the latter’s wife, who had charge over the woods and plants. Priapus, god of the shade,

the bountiful board, then threw upon it a golden apple, and, exhaling over the assembly her poisoned breath, she vanished. T

sure to vent their anger and disappointment upon the judge who passed over their charms in favour of a third. The final deci

he sails of the waiting vessels, and wafted them swiftly and steadily over the sea to the Trojan shores, where an army stood

-place of this united pair, and kind-hearted nymphs planted elm trees over their remains. These trees grew “until they were

stipulation that the marriage would take place as soon as the war was over . The betrothal ceremony was held without the city

betrothed’s death, committed suicide on the magnificent tomb erected over his remains on the Trojan plain. Another version

is stalwart waist their spires are wound, Twice round his neck, while over all Their heads and crests tower high and tall. H

es passed from their minds, while a dreamy, lethargic sensation stole over them, and made them long to recline there and fea

e fire, and set aside for future use. When the darkness began to fall over the earth, Polyphemus again rolled the stone away

ured two more of Ulysses crew. When this part of the evening meal was over , Ulysses drew near and offered him a leathern fla

wed the sheep to pass out a few at a time, carefully running his hand over each broad back to make sure that none of the pri

he had safely reached home. Day and night Ulysses’ barks now bounded over the blue waves. On the ninth evening the shores o

concealed disgust. Suddenly she started from her seat, waved her wand over their heads, and bade them assume the form of swi

ed ineffective by the power of the herb, and, when she waved her wand over his head and bade him join his fellows, he drew h

round, where he had been found dead. The Sirens These obsequies over , the Greeks, favoured by a fresh wind, left Circe

Trinacria, the island of the sun, where Phaetusa and Lampetia watched over the sun god’s sacred herds. The men wished to lan

d dog Argus, who died for joy at his long-lost master’s feet. “While over Argus the black night of death Came suddenly as

these inhospitable shores and seek another resting-place. They rowed over the briny deep until they came to Delos, where th

ngton’s tr.). Juno, in the meanwhile, had not been idle, and gloated over the dangers she had forced the unhappy Trojans to

saw him afloat once more, she hastened to Neptune, and bade him watch over her unfortunate son. Neptune listened very gracio

already described met them on every side. Charon quickly ferried them over Acheron, on whose bank they saw the wandering sha

of conflict. During Turnus’ involuntary absence, Æneas had ranged all over the battlefield in search of him, and had encount

ot, jealously guarded by his sister Juturna, who, the better to watch over his safety, had taken the place of his chariot dr

was made with Latinus; and the brave Trojan hero, whose woes were now over , was united in marriage with Lavinia. In concert

a definite form in the remote epoch when many nations, now scattered over the face of the earth, occupied the same country,

t Zeus (Jupiter) meant ‘the bright sky,’ that he could make him king” over a company of manlike deities on Olympus. We can b

se many bright eyes never closed all at once, but kept constant watch over the moon (Io) — confided to his care by the heave

ore, the sky itself was a blue sea, and the clouds were ships sailing over it,” so Charon’s boat was supposed to be one of t

pons of the sky (Jupiter), by means of which he is enabled to triumph over all his enemies and rule supreme. The Titans are

1, 242 Am-al-the′a. Goat which nursed Jupiter, 9 Am-a-se′nus. River over which Metabus flung Camilla, 335 A-ma′ta. Wife o

into birds, 181, 182 Cha′os. The first of all divinities, who ruled over confusion, 2; ejection of, 6; daughter of, 39 Ch

; attendants of Venus, 83 Cha′ron. The boatman who ferries the souls over Acheron, 138; Æneas ferried by, 333; significance

r of Boreas and Orithyia, 187 Cli′o. One of the nine Muses, presided over history, 69 Clo′tho. One of the Fates; she spins

where Anchises died, 327. Dry′a-des. Plant nymphs, supposed to watch over vegetation, 261 Dry′o-pe. Princess changed into

visited twice by Hercules, 205 Eu-ter′pe. One of the Muses; presided over music, 69 Eux′ine Sea. Same as Pontus Euxinus, o

91, 192; significance, 366 Hy-ge′ia. Daughter of Æsculapius; watched over health of man, 47 Hy′las. Youth loved by Hercule

nursed Jupiter in infancy, 9 Mel-pom′e-ne. One of the Muses presides over tragedy, 69 Mem′phis. Town in Egypt, founded by

underbolts and guided the winds and the waters, and, in a word, ruled over all heaven and earth. His wife was Juno, the quee

ur breast — World, you are beautifully dressed. The wonderful air is over me, And the wonderful wind is shaking the tree; I

ften she heard the voices of her former friends, as they went hunting over the hills; and then she trembled and crouched beh

Little Bear enter his ocean palace. If some time you watch the stars over the ocean, you will see that as the night passes,

ing the waters of the stream rise. So, just as the ground was closing over her, the girl seized her girdle and threw it far

hey were sadly in need of great Ceres’ help. At last, after wandering over all the earth in her fruitless search, Ceres retu

e of the cave, ran a brook of clear, sparkling water. It danced along over the pebbles, and wound its way across the little

n the sunshine with her children, a black, angry-looking cloud spread over the sky; and when Latona looked up toward it, she

e gods have put here for all to enjoy! I am weary from long wandering over the desert, and my lips are parched with thirst.”

ter with ugly croaks. As for Latona, her time of suffering was almost over . The twin babes for whom she had borne so much, g

d sparkle out among the fern,     To bicker down a valley. I chatter over stony ways,     In little sharps and trebles, I b

image reflected in the water. When Apollo guided his morning chariot over the hills, the face in the pool seemed touched wi

ory of the Laurel Once upon a time there was a great, great flood over all the earth. Some wicked people had angered the

e messenger of rain. And Jupiter sent this messenger of his to wander over all the earth. A mighty figure of ruin he was, as

free. The north wind and the east wind and the gentle west wind swept over the earth until it was again dry and green. After

were then very happy; and you may be sure that they made a great ado over Apollo, so that he left the country feeling very

e boatman Charon, whose business it was to take the souls of the dead over the dark River of Death to Hades; and hither Orph

en listened in rapture to his music, grew pale and thin with grieving over his death. But Orpheus himself, with a happy hear

lad in her short hunting garments, her shining quiver of arrows slung over one shoulder, she spent the day in the green wood

they would seek a shady place where, perhaps, a cool brook sped along over the stones; and there they would bathe their hot

the hunter’s horn. Now through the copse where the fox is found, And over the stream, at a mighty bound, And over the high

e where the fox is found, And over the stream, at a mighty bound, And over the high lands and over the low, O’er furrows, o’

, And over the stream, at a mighty bound, And over the high lands and over the low, O’er furrows, o’er meadows, the hunters

To the hunter good What’s the gully deep or. the roaring flood? Right over he bounds, as the wild stag bounds, At the heels

keep him from crying at the great waves that every now and then swept over the little boat. She thought that they both would

gladly agreed, and left the palace. Oh, how the wicked king chuckled over the success of his plot! In seeming to do the boy

his death. Now after poor Perseus left the palace, he began to think over his promise, and somehow the plan did not seem ne

Quest of Medusa’s Head Now all the gods and goddesses had watched over Perseus ever since his birth, and when Mercury ca

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

ot see him, and he escaped with the head of snaky-locked Medusa. Back over land and sea he flew, and he had many strange adv

es by denser woods. Through it there flowed a restless river, dashing over rocks and scattering its spray, like fine mist, o

s river, dashing over rocks and scattering its spray, like fine mist, over all the trees on its banks. The god of the river

rcules and the king’s daughter had been married, and the feasting was over , they started together to journey to the hero’s n

oon heard how Hercules had forgotten her, and she grieved and grieved over it, till she grew pale and thin. Then, at last, s

o do by and by, when suddenly Daedalus grasped his arm and pushed him over the edge of the cliff into the sea below. Perdix

her, the vessels look like great, white-winged birds skimming lightly over the waves. They seem to fly just as their sister

the father of a baby boy. Minos loved his child very much and watched over him with great fatherly care, and the boy was tau

city was an old, white-haired man, but, strange to say, hanging right over the middle of his forehead, was a long lock of pu

for, although Nephele seemed to be far away, she was really watching over her children in sorrow and love. Quick as a flash

flight, that she dropped from the ram’s back, fell into a narrow sea over which they were passing, and was drowned. Since t

ing’s daughter. The -golden ram, worn out with the long, hard journey over land and sea, soon died; and Phryxus hung its fle

gether until the bulls were stunned. Then he quickly slipped the yoke over their heads. The bulls were now as gentle as cows

himself on the ground beside the dead stag, kissed the soft forehead over and over again, and moaned aloud. He felt that he

on the ground beside the dead stag, kissed the soft forehead over and over again, and moaned aloud. He felt that he could no

d not be comforted, and at last he died of grief. Apollo grieved much over his little friend’s sad death; he wept over the l

rief. Apollo grieved much over his little friend’s sad death; he wept over the lifeless body, and loosed the boy’s arm from

s the juice entered his blood, a strange feeling of restlessness came over him; and at length he had such a mad longing to t

rilling up the hole, went home with a lighter heart. Time passed, and over the hole which the barber had dug there grew a th

Great Jupiter in heaven is not larger. See the long hair which hangs over my shoulders, and, like a grove of trees, throws

en, which sees all things, likewise has but one eye. “My father rules over the blue sea in which you sport. Listen to my pra

rose, and expanding his large shadowy pinions, which seemed to extend over half the earth, replied, “Lead the way, winged me

leaden sceptre which was wreathed with poppies, and when he shook it over the head of Psyche, she fell into a deep sleep. A

und her, Zephyrus and his attendant spirit, took her up, and bore her over the dark blue waters, and laid her gently down un

after, the sisters were invited to the palace, and were conducted all over it, and over the beautiful grounds that belonged

sters were invited to the palace, and were conducted all over it, and over the beautiful grounds that belonged to it. This a

earth on which she lay, and the chill air, caused her to shudder all over ; and, starting up, she ran she knew not whither,

scarcely had she come in sight of it, when an eagle darted down from over her head, snatched the vase with his beak from he

hich you must cross, where you will see a boatman ready to convey you over ; his name is Charon; give him the money, for your

nd gave her the cosmetic, and Charon, the grim ferry-man conveyed her over the Styx, twice without pay, and she might have p

e was Pluto’s queen. Ann. Who was that grim ferryman who took Psyche over the Styx without pay? Mother. He was Charon. The

it happened that Pluto, the king of the infernal regions, was roaming over the island, and he saw the youthful Proserpine. P

forever delight you. Come, beautiful Proserpina, and see the kingdom over which you shall reign.” “Will you love me?” asked

s wife was changed to a pillar of salt. Perhaps she was quite covered over , or encrusted with salt. Ann. But how could Cyan

ees abound; they produce vast quantities of chestnuts, and there, and over the greater part of Italy, the people make use of

aches? Mother. No; it shows you the hospitality of poor peasants all over the world. Such people will give of their small p

and that the screech-owl and raven, birds of evil omen, were perched over their heads. All this threatened misfortune to th

tions. Ann. Then men do grow better, instead of worse, all the world over . Mother. Yes; and that growing better is the pro

w down with a long fork, a gammon of bacon which hung upon the rafter over the chimney, and cutting off a piece, threw it an

t spread soft flexible willow branches on the floor, and covered them over with old garments, as a couch for the guests. Thi

e under it, and made the table stand even, and then she rubbed it all over with mint, which afforded a pleasant odour. Olive

n. Mercury and Herse. Mercury was one day hovering in the air over the city of Athens, then the happy abode of indus

cave, which the rays of the sun never entered, and it was stained all over with the bipod of those she had wounded or killed

r the sight of this noble form. But she arose, drew her ragged mantle over her shrunk person, and stepped forward to receive

eat, on which she might rest if she were tired; and the other to held over her head a sort of parasol, to screen her from th

and a ring of gold, built a granary and distributed com to people all over Egypt. So, you see the Egyptians had a king, and

ndowed with wings, was quick in flight, and was eloquent and watchful over the affairs of mortals. Celerity, or quick motion

to enter her domain. Diana was a modest female deity, and she watched over modest young girls. Acteon did not know he had en

e had to say, shaking her head, to throw back the serpents which hung over her face, replied, “Goddess, you shall be obeyed.

uous substances, which had the property, when certain words were said over them, to cause pain or delirium to absent persons

what are called his conquests, but more properly his travels. He went over different countries, instructing the ignorant peo

erprizes. In consequence of the good he did, Bacchus was honoured all over Greece, and he was worshipped as a god. Festivals

y father.’’” Potter’s Euripides. As if Cadmus had said, as he stood over the disfigured body of his grandson, “Beloved Pen

Danæ left the fisherman’s hut, she thanked the fisherman and his wife over and over again, for all their goodness; and hoped

the fisherman’s hut, she thanked the fisherman and his wife over and over again, for all their goodness; and hoped, she sai

man. Perseus was young, handsome, and vigorous; he was fit to be king over a rude people like those of Seriphus, who thought

pped, Perseus took his flight, quick as the swift-winged light, quite over the Mediterranean, to the Atlantic coast of Afric

ck her one blow, and severed her head from her body, and then bore it over the deserts of Africa. Every drop of blood which

and honoured; and his kindness to Danæ and Perseus was celebrated all over Greece. At Athens, the memory of the good fisherm

them to magpies, and here they are chattering in the trees which hang over the Pierian Spring, for so we sometimes call the

aps the sun, and was sometimes represented driving the chariot of day over the heavens. His car was drawn by two fiery horse

hape.” Inachus threw his arms around the neck of the heifer, and wept over her, but Argus saw this tender interview, and ins

gus. It is my will that Io should be transported to Egypt, to preside over the waters of the Nile: the winds which breathe o

gypt, to preside over the waters of the Nile: the winds which breathe over that river shall be subject to her control, and g

t to her control, and grateful navigators, as they speed their course over that majestic stream, shall pay her thanks for sa

at that part since called from her the Ionian Sea; thence she passed over Illyria and Thrace, swam across the Bosphorus, ra

ce she passed over Illyria and Thrace, swam across the Bosphorus, ran over Scythia and the mountains of Caucasus, and, after

d instantly removed from his brow the diadem which shed its glory all over the world, and which mortal vision, save the eye

h, the mother and sisters of Phæton discovered his monument, and wept over his remains with exceeding bitterness. That the a

rian prince, who was the intimate friend of Phæton, came also to weep over his grave, and Jupiter metamorphosed him into a s

olved themselves in a thick cloud, which hung in portentous blackness over the ancient palace of Cadmus; and from behind thi

he form of an old man, armed with a scythe, to imply that he presided over the times and seasons. Under this form, he was ca

e was worshiped. She was likewise called Ops and Tellus, as presiding over the earth; and Rhea, from a Greek word, signifyin

What was the real history of Jupiter? His father, Saturn, who reigned over a very large empire, being suspicious of his chil

sary to appoint governors to assist him. Of these, Atlas, who was set over the frontiers of Africa, became so famous there,

ible power; and the eagle with outstretched wings, of his sovereignty over the heavens. Homer describes him with black eyebr

Graces. What were her attributes and worship? This goddess presided over empires and riches, and her worship was very sole

Mythras. What were the attributes of Sol? He was considered as ruling over the various changes of the year, attended by the

nting. What were the attributes of Apollo? He was supposed to preside over music, physic, poetry, and rhetoric; to teach the

her name from the Greek word, signifying glory, renown. She presided over history. She was supposed to have invented the ly

nt with which the ancients struck their harp or lyre. Thalia presided over comedy. Her name signifies the blooming. She is r

reclining on a pillar, holding in her hand a mask. Melpomene presided over tragedy. She is generally seen with her hand rest

h various instruments of music. Terpsichore, or the amusing, presided over the dance. She has always a smiling countenance;

and complaints of lovers. Polyhymnia, as her name signifies, presides over miscellaneous poetry, and the ode. Urania, or the

ses. Calliope owes her name to the majesty of her voice. She presided over rhetoric and epic poetry. Had the Muses any other

. Of what is this goddess emblematical? Of wisdom, prudence, conquest over vice and the passions. What was the Palladium? An

iful winged boy, with a bow and arrows, and very often with a bandage over his eyes. Ancient statues and intaglios sometimes

Greece and Thrace, raised temples to their honour. They presided also over friendship and gratitude; and were worshiped as p

m his office of minister to the Gods; and Vialis, because he presided over the formation of roads. How was he depicted? As a

crowned with garlands of flowers. What were his offices? He presided over the training of horses, having produced that anim

at were the names of the various tribes of Nymphs? Those who presided over rivers and waters, were named Naiades; those who

history of Eolus? He lived in the time of the Trojan War, and reigned over the Eolian islands, called, before, the Vulcanian

His descendants sent colonies into Asia Minor, and afterwards passed over into Italy. Eolus. Thus fir’d with rage and veng

air, fixed the limits of the earth, and created the heavens. Passing over the Acroceraunian mountains which emitted fire, h

ed the fruits of the earth from hail and lightning. Pilumnus presided over the grinding of corn and Picumnus over the manuri

d lightning. Pilumnus presided over the grinding of corn and Picumnus over the manuring of lands. Hippona was the Goddess of

of horses and stables; and Collina of hills; while Jugatinus presided over hillocks. These were all invented by the Romans,

principal counsellor. Who were the Lares and Penates? Gods presiding over empires, cities, highways, houses, and individual

he opinion prevailed that the universe abounded in spirits, presiding over its various parts and movements. Plato speaks of

river Acheron, whither resort the departed spirits, in order to pass over . Charon4, the aged, surly, boat- man, receives th

k resembling three heads, like those ascribed to Cerberus, ferried it over the Nile, to Heliopolis, he city of the Sun. The

he lake Acherusa, near Memphis. But before the corpse was thus wafted over the river, a tribunal of forty judges assembled,

to cut the thread of life. Who was Nemesis? The goddess who presided over the punishment of guilt. She is represented as tr

etimes confounded with the Lares. These divinities, however, presided over funerals, and departed spirits, who were supposed

emple of Apollo, at Delphi, sees, with terror, a vast stone suspended over his head, perpetually threatening to fall and cru

is bound to a wheel surrounded with serpents, and perpetually turning over a river of fire. Tantalus, King of Phrygia, for h

er their respective emblems. Who were Comus and Momus? Comus presided over entertainments and the pleasures of the table. Mo

gy, or the doctrine of the stars possessing some mysterious influence over the concerns and welfare of mortals, and the fals

city of aerial beings; dividing the world into ten parts; and setting over each, a presiding guardian Spirit. What is the do

nce to that of Noah. Lachsmee, the goddess of abundance, who presides over agricultural labours, and is the wife of Vishnu.

ck, and hence, the large bee of that colour is often drawn fluttering over his head. His character and attributes greatly re

ollo; and the books of Hermes ascribed to him the office of presiding over the star of day, of guiding its movements, and, c

orus revenged his death, expelled the usurper, and reigned gloriously over all Egypt. The Titans put Horus to death; but Isi

ness and salubrity, under a burning sky. This is the victory of Horus over Typhon, and his illustrious reign. Who was Anūbis

ltitude of genii, of different ranks and various orders, who presided over the divisions of time, the succession of the seas

ected all operations in the natural world, and who severally presided over the celestial bodies, over rivers and mountains,

natural world, and who severally presided over the celestial bodies, over rivers and mountains, over the winds, tempests, t

erally presided over the celestial bodies, over rivers and mountains, over the winds, tempests, thunder, and lightning. To t

divinities, whose dominion they supposed to be exercised principally over those things, which they most highly valued. Thus

est and bravest of the sons of Odin and Frea. He was supposed to rule over the aerial regions; to launch the thunder; to poi

he secondary Deities of Scandinavian Mythology? Niorder, who presided over the seas, navigation, hunting, and fishing. He es

waters and the air; Vali, the formidable archer; Uller, who presided over the trial by duel; and Forseti, who decided the d

ar. Loke and Heimdal fall by mutual wounds. Surtur scatters his fires over all the earth, till it is consumed. Vidar, the go

Kenanah. But according to some writers, this idol was an acacia tree, over which was built a chapel. Manah was the object of

the personified virtues and vices ranked? Which of the Muses presided over history, and whence is her name derived? In what

ere altars raised to the memory of Janus? Which of the Muses presided over tragedy, and how is she represented? How was the

tributes? Describe the chariot and horses of Sol. Which Muse presided over miscellaneous poetry? Whence, and by whom, were t

strument, and how were his priests named? Which of the Muses presided over the dance, and how was she described? Who was the

nt of Bacchus? What were his different characters? What Muse presided over epic poetry and rhetoric? What were the names of

hat circumstance established the superiority of the Persian Mythology over every other? Repeat Glover’s description of the G

that mighty hunter before the Lord, who first usurped arbitrary power over his brethren of mankind. Others have imagined tha

idioms comprised under the name of Aryan or Semitic,” which includes over three thousand dialects. The same authority follo

dea slew her little brother, cut the body in pieces, and dropped them over the side of the vessel. Thus the cruel daughter e

orced to wait one hundred years, when Charon reluctantly ferried them over without charge.     “Infernal rivers that disgor

ds confined in a cavern, and occasionally giving them liberty to blow over the world. So much command was he supposed to hav

berty to blow over the world. So much command was he supposed to have over them that when Ulysses visited him on his return

n Mount Parnassus, a mountain of Phocis, in Greece, where he presided over the Muses. Apollo was the accredited father of se

at Bear and Little Bear. Calli′ope [Calliope]. The Muse who presided over epic poetry and rhetoric. She is generally depict

He was the ferryman who conveyed the spirits of the dead, in a boat, over the rivers Acheron and Styx to the Elysian Fields

o]. One of the Muses, daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. She presided over history. Cloaci′na [Cloacina]. The Roman goddess

medy, see Thalia. Co′mus [Comus] was the god of revelry. He presided over entertainments and feasts. Con′cord [Concord]. T

Erato]. One of the Muses, the patroness of light poetry; she presided over the triumphs and complaints of lovers, and is gen

es. She is usually represented as standing on a wheel, with a bandage over her eyes, and holding a cornucopia. Fraud, one o

cyon Days. Hamadry′ades [Hamadryades] were wood-nymphs, who presided over trees. Happiness, see Genii. Harœ′ris [Harœris]

n′dra [Indra]. The Hindoo Jupiter; his wife was Indrant, who presides over the winds and thunder. Infants, see Natio. In′n

bound to a wheel, surrounded with serpents, which is forever turning over a river of fire. “The powers of vengeance, while

ered Saturn when he was driven from heaven by Jupiter. Janus presided over highways, gates, and locks, and is usually repres

Lamida. They belonged to the lower order of Roman gods, and presided over homes and families. Their statues were generally

ansformed into a sea nymph. Leva′na [Levana]. The deity who presided over new-born infants. Level, The, see Dædalus. Liak

s. He was the supposed inventor of weights and measures, and presided over orators and merchants. Mercury was accounted a mo

[Muses], were nine daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. They presided over the arts and sciences, music and poetry. Their na

i′ads, The [Naiads], were beautiful nymphs of human form who presided over springs, fountains, and wells. They resided in th

les the waves. Though a marine deity, he was reputed to have presided over horse-training and horse-races; but he is princip

female deities who were attendants of the gods. Some of them presided over springs, fountains, wells, woods, and the sea. Th

sued from it numberless diseases and evils which were soon spread all over the world, and from that moment they have afflict

The Egyptian Mars. Par′cæ, The [Parcæ], were goddesses who presided over the destiny of human beings. They were also calle

sent to Hades, and there was made to sit with a huge stone suspended over his head, ready to be dropped on him at any momen

Golden Fleece. Picum′nus [Picumnus]. A rural divinity, who presided over the manuring of lands, also called Sterentius. P

lar, see Calpe. Pilum′nus [Pilumnus]. A rural divinity that presided over the corn while it was being ground. At Rome he wa

ia]. Daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. One of the Muses who presided over singing and rhetoric. Polyphe′mus [Polyphemus],

brother Epimetheus, not so cautious, opened it, and the evils spread over all the earth. Jupiter then punished Prometheus b

the name of the Pythian games celebrated in honor of Apollo’s victory over the dragon Python. Py′thon [Python]. A famous se

years at Delphi in honor of Apollo, at which the victory of that god over the Python was grandly represented. Sera′pis [Se

ies. Terpsich′ore [Terpsichore]. One of the nine Muses; she presided over dancing. Terra. The Earth; one of the most ancie

f the Amazons. Thali′a [Thalia]. One of the nine Muses; she presided over festivals, pastoral poetry and comedy. Thali′a [

Mercury. Thor. The Scandinavian war-god (son of Odin), who had rule over the aerial regions, and, like Jupiter, hurled thu

ns. Tri′via [Trivia]. A surname given to Diana, because she presided over all places where three roads meet. Tropho′nius [

Tartarus. U Ul′ler [Uller]. The Scandinavian god who presided over archery and duels. Ulys′ses [Ulysses]. A noted k

. A daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne — one of the Muses who presided over astronomy. Ura′nus [Uranus], literally, heaven.

pure lives. Via′lis [Vialis]. A name of Mercury, because he presided over the making of roads. Vic′tory [Victory]. A godde

so the agricultural plebeians worshiped a triad of deities presiding over the fruits and products of the earth ? From the e

with a thyrse in one hand, a cantharus in the other ; a Genius hovers over her ; a female stands behind her. Heracles has hi

strength and vigour as the leading attributes of the god who presided over war and inspired daring thoughts ; while in the g

ots drawn by horses or other animals of celestial breed conveyed them over earth, sea, and air ; their clothing and arms wer

ery intelligible expression. We mean by these gods, deities presiding over and directing them, but totally distinct from the

formed for themselves a System of gods so like to man, and yet ruling over the world, it was natural that a body of mythes,

queens reigning at one time. The ancients appear to me to have gotten over this difficulty by saying, that those gods had in

un71, which meandered along, fructifying the whole region, and shaded over by luxuriant groves, in which during the days of

lf was stigmatised as an atheist74 : but it exerted a great influence over the subsequent historians, as we may perceive in

ir piety and their hospitality to strangers. The first king who ruled over them was named Uranos. He collected the people, w

heavens. Kronos, the most impious and ambitious of the Titans, ruled over Libya, Sicily, and Italy. He espoused his sister

the intervention of Love, Earth now produces the Heaven, which arches over her ; the Mountains, which rise on her surface an

r cases, it is not always easy to distinguish the god from the stream over which he rules. The name Oceanos is apparently co

acleia, represented Oceanos giving the hero the Sun-god’s cup to pass over to Erytheia ; and Stesichorus said in his Geryone

youth joined in the gift, began with time to discern old-age creeping over the visage and limbs of her beautiful lover. When

highly honoured by Zeus, who allowed her to exercise extensive power over land and sea, and to share in all the honours enj

She rewards sacrifice and prayer to her with prosperity. She presides over the deliberations of the popular assembly, over w

sperity. She presides over the deliberations of the popular assembly, over war, and the administration of justice. She gives

the Titans313. Hesiod in his didactic poem314 says that Kronos ruled over the Isles of the Blest at the end of the earth by

of justice, led to the making him the offspring of the god who ruled over the golden race of men ; and if, as it would appe

ave been indebted for its origin to the legend of the reign of Kronos over the Islands of the Blest in the western stream of

ty and success was ascribed to them. They were believed to have power over the thoughts of men, and could imperceptibly sugg

untain378. Zeus is called the ‘father of men and gods’379 ; his power over both is represented as supreme380, and his will i

man form, and coming down to view more closely the conduct of mankind over whom he ruled. Such was his visit to Lycaôn king

xplained by Pausanias as indicative of the dominion of Zeus (the God) over heaven, earth, (land and water,) and the under-wo

to denote invisibility 459, significatory of the nature of the realm over which he ruled. At a later period he received the

god was aiding his worshipers against the son of Zeus466. The region over which Hades presides is represented in the Ilias

of reward for good men. A stream encompassed the domains of Hades473, over which the dead, on paying their passage-money (να

belos, conveyed by a ferryman (named Charôn in the language of Egypt) over the Acherusian lake, after it had received its se

rest amid the glories of the western sky, exert a powerful influence over the human mind, and lead us almost insensibly to

d this last bird from the many-eyed Argos, whom she had set as keeper over the transformed Io. Moschus509 (in whom we first

the pattern of those of mankind, and the goddess was held to preside over the nuptial league. Hence she was named the Yoker

to that part of her character by which she was the goddess presiding over the nuptial union. As the goddess of the earth in

n originally merely Earth, and then, as she separated from the object over which she presided and became the Olympian queen,

. The god, as he stood on the lofty area of the temple, cast his eyes over the sea, and beheld far south of the Peloponnese

, «was Daphne, the daughter of Peneios.» Apollo, proud of his victory over the Pythôn, beholding Erôs bending his bow, mocke

another of the loves of Phœbos ; he carried her in his golden chariot over the sea to Libya, where she bore him a son named

er to Apollo. She was the goddess of the chase669 ; she also presided over health. The sudden deaths of women were ascribed

was a spotless virgin ; her chief joy was to speed like a Dorian maid over the hills, followed by a train of nymphs in pursu

th the huntress Arethusa. To escape from his importunities she passed over to Ortygia, where she was changed into a fountain

he swift or the bright goddess, and Upis or Opis as her whose eye was over all. In the isle of Delos however were shown the

of prophecy. The cheerfulness which the appearance of the sun induces over all nature, vivified and refreshed by the repose

night and sleep by day729, or as the moon-goddess was held to preside over the birth and growth of animated beings. Finally,

lysis of his hymn. Aphrodite had long exercised uncontrolled dominion over the dwellers of Olympos, uniting in cruel sport b

around, Hermes had snatched her away, and carried her through the air over hills and dales and plains, till he had brought h

h the sheep and oxen was at hand, the goddess poured a profound sleep over Anchises. She arose from the skinstrewn couch, an

ink of the fount of Erôs, touched the water, and murmured a few words over it. Immediately there rose from the bottom a litt

e of most splendid structure. She ventures to enter this palace, goes over it lost in admiration at its magnificence ; when

e himself. Filled with amazement at his beauty, she leaned in rapture over his charms : a drop of oil fell from the lamp on

ts view to the original, fair and divine, and who gaining the victory over his rival, leads off the soul as his bride.” Acco

image of a fidelity subjected to numerous temptations and victorious over them all. The interpretation of an allegory is al

nterpretation of an allegory is always hazardous : for fancy presided over its birth, and fancy must always have a large sha

yet even in the epic poetry we find the idea of the goddess presiding over the arts still retained. Some of the ancients reg

obeys his sire, puts on his ‘immortal golden sandals, which bear him over the water and the extensive earth like the blasts

ther place837 he speaks of him very explicitly as the deity presiding over flocks and herds, saying that the herdsmen prayed

, but he came gradually to be regarded as presiding more particularly over flocks and herds857. From this last view some of

cted the Athenians to swear by Zeus, Poseidôn, and Hermes. On looking over the adventures of Hermes above related, it will a

ermes, either as the god of arts and trade, or as the deity presiding over increase in general. We will now consider the wel

ire with grief, cast a dark robe around her, and like a bird hurried ‘ over moist and dry.’ Of all she inquired tidings of he

nor men nor birds could give her intelligence. Nine days she wandered over the earth, with flaming torches in her hands, she

hôn, who by her assuming various forms enabled her father to sell her over and over again, and thus obtain the means of livi

by her assuming various forms enabled her father to sell her over and over again, and thus obtain the means of living after

elasgians believed in a future state, and worshiped a deity presiding over that unseen world. It may be doubted whether they

in various postures and with various attributes936. Calliope presided over Epic Poetry ; she was represented holding a close

ing a close-rolled parchment, and sometimes a trumpet. Cleio presided over History ; and appeared holding a halfopened roll.

ention of the lute or guitar (κιθάρα) was ascribed to her. Melpomene, over Tragedy ; she was veiled, and was leaning on a cl

n her left hand. Her instrument was the lyre named Barbiton. Euterpe, over Music ; she held two flutes, and the invention of

o the favourite haunt of the poet ; its quiet murmur induces calmness over the spirit, and puts the mind into a frame for th

omia (Order), Dike (Justice), and Eirene (Peace), who, he adds, watch over (ὠρεύουσι) the works of mortal men. In another pl

e day was similarly divided965, they came to be regarded as presiding over its parts also ; and when it was further subdivid

and the guardian goddesses of the seasons were regarded as presiding over law, justice, and peace, the great producers of o

ly attached to the goddess of love, the queen of heaven had authority over them977 ; and she promises Pasithea, one of the y

aces were at all times in the creed of Greece the goddesses presiding over social enjoyments, the banquet, the dance, and al

είθυιαι. Ilithyiæ. The Eileithyiæ, whose office it was to preside over the births of mankind, are in the Ilias987 called

s easy. The moon was believed by the ancients to have great influence over growth in general996 ; and as moreover a woman’s

d by moons, it was natural to conceive that the moon-goddess presided over the birth of children. Μοιραι. Parcæ, Fata. Fa

abitants of Olympos, and in the Odyssey1032 she is named as presiding over the assemblies of men, but nothing is said respec

e give victory to the Achæans, she takes her way thither from Olympos over Lemnos, where she meets Sleep. She accosts him as

Fortune, that unseen power which exercises such arbitrary dominion over human affairs, was also deified, and had her temp

o-religion had, at a period far beyond that of history, spread itself over the West, and in Greece was known as that of Apol

ne began to flow along the ship ; vines with clustering grapes spread over the sail ; and ivy, laden with berries, ran up th

y call them, Heracles, Achilleus, Sarpedôn, Æneias, have no advantage over their fellow-mortals, except greater strength and

merry-making and festivity ; and the festival of the deity presiding over it may have been a very joyous one, and celebrate

ip of this new god was adopted by the Grecian colonists, and diffused over the isles and continent of Greece : not, however,

however reduced his two sons to amity1111, and Dionysos thence passed over to Naxos, where he met Ariadne. It was on his way

s wreathed with vine-and ivy-leaves, with fawn-skins (νεβρίδες) flung over their shoulders, and thyrses or blunt spears twin

naked, or wrapped in a large cloak, and the nebris is sometimes flung over his shoulders ; he carries a crook or a thyrse, a

other times in company with Ariadne or the youth Ampelos. His triumph over the Indians is represented in great pomp. The cap

. Dionysos was therefore, it is likely, regarded as a deity presiding over growth and increase in general ; and as Hermes, w

s mother’s name may be ϭέλɑς. 1129. In favour of this god’s presiding over cattle is alleged the well-known circumstance of

e roamed, to the sound of the drums and pipes which she had invented, over various regions of the earth, even as far as the

his care. Fishermen also made offerings to him as the deity presiding over the fisheries1216 ; and in the Anthology1217 Pria

d 8. the Fruit-tree-nymphs or Flocknymphs (Meliades)1229, who watched over gardens or flocks of sheep. The Nymphs occur in v

waited on Hera and Aphrodite, and in huntress-attire pursued the deer over the mountains in the company of Artemis. In the F

os, who founded at the foot of Œta a town of the same name, and ruled over the whole of that part of the country. He built a

ings of fable, which brought for example the transoceanic Kimme-rians over to the fertile plains of Campania in Italy1307.

describes as the last and most terrible child of Earth. In Greece, as over the rest of Europe, we may observe the east-wind

Ilias the only places noticed out of Greece to the west are the isles over which Odysseus ruled. The Odyssey would seem to i

e may be regarded as the most westerly of those scattered by the poet over the Mediterranean, for it appears to have lain on

sed with the shades of Agamemnôn and Achilleus. Terror at length came over him ; he hastened back to his ship ; the stream c

an was northwards ; the north-wind (βορέας) is required to carry them over (the House of Aïdes lying probably south-west of

g Agrios and Latinos, ‘who afar in the recess of the holy isles ruled over all the renowned Tyrsenians.’ Hesiod said elsewhe

e rock, the goddess informs him, is much lower, for a man could shoot over it. A wild fig-tree grows on it, stretching its b

lid, and all the evils hitherto unknown to man poured out and spread over the earth. In terror at the sight of these monste

for the Latin poets ; even Ovid (strange as it may appear) passing it over in perfect silence. Hyginus1492 merely says that,

ried to Pyrrha the daughter of Epimetheus and Pandora, and he reigned over the country about Phthia. When Zeus designed to d

αὶ Μὴδϵια. Iason et Medea. Cretheus was succeeded in the dominion over Iolcos, which he had founded, by his son Æsôn. Th

e to her, took the form of an old woman, and asked Iasôn to carry her over , which caused him to leave one of his sandals in

-in-law had prepared in his house a pit filled with fire, and covered over with bits of wood and dust, into which the unsusp

rude horse-riding tribes which tradition records to have been spread over the north of Greece ; the latter, the more civili

it is also said, killed with his own hand his son Toxeus for leaping over the fence of his vineyard1612. When Œneus offered

 ; but Meleagros, who was in love with Atalanta, obliged them to give over their opposition. The hunt began : Ancæos and Cep

er her life. Her offspring was Dionysos, who became the god presiding over the vintage1641. Αὐτονόη, Ἀρισταȋος, καὶ Ἀκτα

him that he was to be her spouse, and to carry her in his golden car over the sea to the rich garden of Zeus, where Libya w

ing an altar to Zeus Icmæos (Moistener), the Etesian breezes breathed over the isle, and the evil departed. After his death

r Aristos, or Apollo-Agreus, or Nomios. He was a rural god, presiding over cattle and game, the culture of the vine and oliv

he chief seats of his worship were Arcadia1650 (whence it was carried over to Ceos), Thessaly1651, and as this was inhabited

fifty dog-days. One account1657 said that Artemis threw a stag's-hide over him, and thus caused the error of his dogs, and t

ram she had obtained from Hermes, which carried them through the air over sea and land. They proceeded safely till they cam

ce where he should be entertained by the wild beasts. Having wandered over many lands, he came one day to where some wolves

partans. Her son Pentheus succeeded his grandfather in the government over Thebes. During his reign, Dionysos came from the

father, and immediately the gods made this known to men. But he ruled over the Cadmeians in desirable Thebes, suffering woes

that a man of his race was that day to see the light, who would rule over all his neighbours. Hera, pretending incredulity,

he consented to unclose it for him. The fragrance of the wine spread over the mountain1744, and soon brought all the Centau

and showed him to Eurystheus. He then let him go : and the bull roved over Sparta and Arcadia, and crossing the Isthmus came

Sun-god ; who, admiring his courage, gave him his golden cup to pass over to Erytheia. As he was crossing, Oceanos appeared

his arrows ; and Heracles, placing the oxen in the cup, brought them over to the continent, where he returned his vessel to

hegion one of his bulls broke away1756, ran through the country, swam over to Sicily, and came to the lands of Eryx the son

Sicily, and came to the lands of Eryx the son of Poseidôn, who ruled over the Elymians. Eryx put the bull among his herds ;

Having gotten this information, he went on to Tartessos, and crossing over to Libya went on till he came to Irassa by lake T

he Calydonians against the Thesprotians, and took the city of Ephyra, over which Phylas reigned, by whose daughter Astyoche

ver Euenos, where Nessos the Centaur had taken his abode, and carried over travellers, saying he had received this office fr

h the greatest and most rare of all in the heroic age, — the conquest over death. This is represented by his descent into th

c flood is placed, is said by some to have been the first who reigned over Attica and Bœotia : his son Eleusinos was the fou

usis. But in general Cecrops is held to have been the first who ruled over the country called Cecropia from him, and Attica

emenos ; and when he was grown up he expelled Amphictyôn, and reigned over Athens. He set up the statue of Athena on the Acr

ther Pittheus pressed him earnestly to take the shorter and safer way over the Saronic gulf ; but the youth, feeling in hims

deeming this a good opportunity of recommending himself to the people over whom he was likely to reign, resolved to deliver

ced them to union, which was again dissolved as soon as the storm was over . Theseus therefore invited not merely the people

urt, which should sit constantly at Athens, and exercise jurisdiction over all the inhabitants of Attica. He abolished the f

the aid of the winged steed Pegasos Bellerophontes gained the victory over all whom Iobates sent him to encounter. Sthenobœa

e meet another Argos, named All-seeing (πανόπτης), as having eyes all over his body. His strength was prodigious : and Arcad

her to an olive-tree in the grove of Mycenæ1899, and there kept guard over her. Zeus, pitying her, directed Hermes to steal

ver not yet satiated ; and she sent a gad-fly to torment Io, who fled over the whole world from its pursuits. She swam throu

through the Ionian Sea, which derived its name from her ; then roamed over the plains of Illyria, ascended Mount Hæmus, and

ough Scythia and the country of the Kimmerians ; and, after wandering over various regions of Europe and Asia, arrived at la

of Argos’ neck and deprived him of sleep, and then set him as a guard over Io. Æschylus introduces Io in his ‘Prometheus Bou

and Argos the starry heaven, which, as it were, keeps ceaseless watch over her ; her wanderings are thought to denote the co

hat was ever made, — in which he embarked with his daughters and fled over the sea. He first landed on the isle of Rhodes, w

island, he proceeded to Argos, where Gelanôr, who at that time ruled over the country, cheerfully resigned the government t

maidens grew up they were seized with insanity, and roamed in madness over the plains, the woods, the wastes of Argos and Ar

kindest attention1936. Polydectes the brother of Dictys, who reigned over Seriphos, fell in love with Danae ; but her son P

s, who gave him their precious possessions : he then flung the wallet over his shoulder, placed the helmet on his head, and

helmet of Hades he eluded their vision, and they were obliged to give over the bootless chase1938. Perseus pursued his aëria

t the moment of the transformation. Having established Dictys as king over Seriphos, Perseus returned the shoes, the wallet,

the Gorgon’s blood which fell on the sand-wastes of Libya, as he flew over them, gave origin to the numerous broods of serpe

explains the mythe1958. The parched land of Argos (Δανάη Ἀкρισιώνη), over which Pallas presides, longs for rain1959 ; Zeus

t fed on the mountain gave it suck, and the goatherd’s dog kept guard over it. The herdsman, missing his dog and goat, went

fame of the healing powers of the wonderful child was quickly spread over sea and land1973. The Messenians asserted that As

allisto et Arcas. Beside his other sons, and Nyctimos who reigned over Arcadia at the time of Deucaliôn’s flood, Lycaôn

te the trees and the rocks, ascended the top of Taÿgeton, and looking over all the Peloponnese saw them there ; and he and h

d, embraced her at the mouth of the stream, whose bright waves arched over them, concealing the god and the mortal maid. The

tch him, had stuck the knife in a wild pear-tree, where the bark grew over it. The terror, he said, had deprived Iphiclos of

food and gave it to his friends on earth. For this Zeus hung a stone over his head, which always menacing to descend and cr

was the air between heaven and earth, and that the rock was suspended over him by golden chains2054. The offence of Tantalos

s, his joy was converted into terror by his fancying a rock suspended over his head and ready to crush him, and he sought pe

the sea a bridal-chamber of the waves, which arched in bright curves over the marriagebed2064. Pelops is said2065 to have p

e Cypria it was said, that from the summit of Taÿgetos Lynceus looked over the ‘whole isle of Pelops Tantalides’2072 ; which

e of treble duration2095 . Rhadamanthys ruled with justice and equity over the islands. Having committed an accidental homic

or his people. Minôs was victorious in war, and extended his dominion over the isles of the Ægæan. Minôs had a brazen man na

r riding or driving steers ; and perhaps the legend of Europa passing over the sea on a bull is an ancient expression of thi

eus, the Winds, the Sea, the Days, the Nights, and the Fate presiding over their return. Thunder then rolled in the clouds,

rsued them through the air2158. The Harpies flew along the Propontis, over the Ægæan and Greece to some islets beyond the Pe

nauts now passed Scylla and Charybdis, and also the Wandering Rocks ; over these they beheld flame and smoke ascending, but

Electrian ; Tydeus, the Crenian. Eteocles set chiefs equal in number over the Thebans, and prepared vigorously for defence.

eath of his brother left Samothrace, where they had dwelt, and passed over to the main-land, where Teucros the son of the ri

by the nymph Calybe he had a son named Bucoliôn2198. Priamos reigned over Ilion after his father. He married Hecabe (Hecuba

en him and Agamemnôn ; but it was made up, and the Achæan host passed over to the coast of Troy. The Trojans came to oppose

of Thetis and Aphrodite ; and when the Achæans had thoughts of giving over the enterprise he prevented their departure. He t

ng his way in he is slain by Paris and Apollo. A furious fight arises over his body, which Aias at length takes up and carri

il away to Tenedos. The Trojans, thinking their toils and dangers all over , break down a part of their walls, and drawing th

Menelaos, Nestôr, Diomedes, Odysseus, and one half of the army passed over to the isle of Tenedos. Odysseus however quitted

the suitors Odysseus having offered a sacrifice to the Nymphs sailed over to Elis to look after his cattle, and on his retu

s came to partake in them ; the artificial mounds which lie scattered over the plain, the tombs probably of princes and warr

talian maids and matrons was safe from the lust of the gods who ruled over mankind2248. Hence the most fruitful source of Gr

ied women Juno was named Matrona. She was called Jugalis as presiding over marriage2285, Cinxia from the loosing of the brid

roduction ascribed to Numa2304. Like Hestia she was a deity presiding over the public and private hearth : a sacred fire, te

called Mater. 2308 Ceres. Ceres was the goddess who presided over corn and tillage, thus corresponding with the Gre

n the time of the kings2314. She seems to have been a deity presiding over birth and growth in general, for as Venus Hortens

o peace and order, calls Briareôs up to heaven, and men must now give over their thoughts of getting the fine weather into t

they pay them no tribute, on account, as they say, of their ferrying over the souls of the departed. They go to sleep in th

ir Kronia as the origin of the Saturnalia. Surely the vintage was not over in July. See Böttiger, Kunst-Myth. i. 222. 331.

iv. 59. 879. II. v. 500. ‘blond Demeter’ is represented as presiding over the winnowing of corn. In Od. v. 125. her amour w

thedôn and advance to the Phicean Hill, whence she spread her ravages over the country. Œdipûs came from Corinth with a nume

ames of Yoosuf and Zooleikha, their adventure is the theme of romance over the Mohammedan East. The stories of Peleus, Belle

ritish Museum: Roscher 2: 292.] 24. Youthful Satyrs, gathering grapes over a Crater. [Relief: Millin.] 25. A Roman Satyr, wi

d gods of war, of love, of revelry, of wisdom, and of youth, “preside over the institutions and occupations of mankind.” In

n; or swan-maidens, flitting across the firmament; Valkyries hovering over the battle-field, to receive the souls of falling

, would shoot down his scorching arrows, causing pestilence to spread over the land.” (2) Æsthetic myths have their origin

ans the thrilling of new strength through every nerve, — the shedding over us of a better peace than the peace of night, in

n, and Argus the starry sky, which, as it were, keeps sleepless watch over her. The fabulous wanderings of Io represent the

call up ghosts, or to visit ghosts and the region of the dead; power over the seasons, the sun, moon, stars, weather, and s

tion of historic facts to the notion of supernatural beings presiding over , and governing, the different objects of nature —

extreme, with its pagan metaphors and similes, retained its supremacy over literary form even after the influence of Christi

ions of two ancient poems, “The Revenge of Kriemhild” and “The Lament over the Heroes of Etzel,” that the attention of moder

an unwavering faith in the ultimate victory of righteousness (Ormuzd) over evil (Ahriman). The stories of Greek, Roman, Nors

moon is gone. “Then I arise, and climbing Heaven’s blue dome, I walk over the mountains and the waves, Leaving my robe upon

n, Ariadne, Psyche, Procris, Pasiphaë, and Phædra. Her power extended over sea as well as land; and her temples rose from ma

with snakes and surmounted by wings, and possessed of magical powers over sleeping, waking, and dreams. He was beautiful, a

Jove by Eurynome, daughter of Oceanus. They were goddesses presiding over the banquet, the dance, all social pleasures, and

The Muses, daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne (Memory). They presided over song, and prompted the memory. They are ordinaril

ed as nine in number; and to each of them was assigned the presidence over some department of literature, art, or science. C

ith enthusiastic din of trumpets, drums, and cymbals. Cybele presided over mountain fastnesses and fortified places. § 46. B

called a Panic terror. Fig. 24. Youthful Satyrs, gathering grapes over a Crater. [Relief: Millin.] (2) The Nymphs. — Pan

own steeds were brazen-hoofed and golden-maned. They drew his chariot over the sea, which became smooth before him, while do

most importance were the Naiads, daughters of Jupiter. They presided over brooks and fountains. Other lesser powers of the

designation, Bona Dea, was sometimes applied. (8) Sylvanus, presiding over forest-glades and ploughed fields. (9) Pales, the

r forest-glades and ploughed fields. (9) Pales, the goddess presiding over cattle and pastures. Flora, the goddess of flower

cattle and pastures. Flora, the goddess of flowers. Pomona, presiding over fruit trees. Vertumnus, the husband of Pomona, wa

e they were regarded as the deified spirits of ancestors, who watched over and protected their descendants. The Lares were m

ir descendants. The Lares were more particularly divinities presiding over the household or family; but there were also publ

preserved in a private shrine), and to the Manes (shades that hovered over the place of burial), the family prayers of the R

m he had long sought in vain, was hidden under this disguise, mourned over her. While he thus lamented, Argus, observing, dr

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

he feet of fair Europa, and kept licking her neck, and cast his spell over the maiden. And she still caressed him, and gentl

ined, and forward he sped like a dolphin, faring with unwetted hooves over the wide waves. And the sea, as he came, grew smo

d the heart Went crooning a low song it could not learn, But wandered over it, as one who gropes For a forgotten chord upon

he disorder affected the wells and springs. Thousands of snakes crept over the land, and shed their poison in the fountains.

manner. While still they exchanged parting words, a leafy crown grew over their heads. “Farewell, dear spouse,” they said t

r spouse,” they said together, and at the same moment the bark closed over their mouths. The Tyanean shepherd still shows th

67. The Contest with Neptune. — Minerva, as we have seen,125 presided over the useful and ornamental arts, both those of men

d when they were come nigh in onset on one another, first Mars thrust over the yoke and horses’ reins with spear of bronze,

eyed goddess Minerva with her hand seized the spear, and thrust it up over the car, to spend itself in vain. Next Diomede of

tree, and so succeeded in pinning him to its side. While Cadmus stood over his conquered foe, contemplating its vast size, a

ght years. After he had been absolved of his impiety, Minerva set him over the realm of Thebes, and Jove gave him to wife Ha

rus.136 But in spite of the atonement made by Cadmus, a fatality hung over the family. The very necklace of Vulcan seemed to

birth and the wanderings of his mother, Latona; secondly, his victory over darkness and winter; thirdly, his gifts to man, —

rth, so the head of the dying boy, as if too heavy for his neck, fell over on his shoulder . “Thou diest, Hyacinth,” spake P

names of the horses. But when he beheld the monstrous forms scattered over the surface of heaven, — the Scorpion extending t

he Scorpion extending two great arms, his tail, and his crooked claws over the space of two signs of the zodiac, — when the

o unknown regions of the sky, in among the stars, hurling the chariot over pathless places, now up in high heaven, now down

n, overwhelmed with the blow, destroyed himself. But the mother knelt over the lifeless bodies, and kissed them Raising her

ave from excess of grief. Her daughters stood in garments of mourning over the biers of their dead brothers. One after anoth

whole magnific frame, Each sinew to its service, — up he caught, And over shoulder cast the lion-shag, Let the club go, — f

continued to do so from that day to this, every time a breeze passes over the place. Fig. 45. Apollo playing the lyre (C

y the Byronic, And I can’t count the obstinate nymphs that he brought over By a strange kind of smile he put on when he thou

all day long upon the cold ground, with her unbound tresses streaming over her shoulders. Nine days she sat and tasted neith

he river-god still sought the trembling maiden. But a cold sweat came over her. In less time than it takes to tell, she had

y a head. Such a color as tinges the clouds at sunset or at dawn came over the countenance of Diana thus taken by surprise.

surpassing beauty. She came down to him; she kissed him; she watched over him while he slept. She visited him again and aga

o care but to cultivate her charms, now rambled through the woods and over the hills, girt like the huntress Diana. She chas

that Paris might just as well not have yielded her the palm of beauty over Pallas and Juno, if a mortal were thus to usurp h

e, whom he found asleep. He shed a few drops from the bitter fountain over her lips, though the sight of her almost moved hi

epair the mischief he had done. He poured, at once, the waters of joy over her silken ringlets. But Psyche, henceforth frown

ad; For while her limbs were sunk in deadly sleep Most like to death, over her heart ‘gan creep Ill dreams; so that for fear

eautiful than ever. The breezes gave wings to her feet; her hair flew over her shoulders, and the gay fringe of her garment

, where they might sell the lad into slavery. Soon the god looked out over the sea, and said in a voice of weeping, “Sailors

r him; but the crew laughed at both of them, and sped the vessel fast over the sea. All at once it stopped, in mid sea, as f

elivered somewhat later in favor of Pan’s superiority, as a musician, over Apollo.202 Chapter XII. From the Earth to the

The Wanderings of Ceres.204 — Ceres sought her daughter all the world over . Bright-haired Aurora, when she came forth in the

aking the sleeping boy, moulded his limbs with her hands, and uttered over him three times a solemn charm, then went and lai

gments of his body at Libethra, where the nightingale is said to sing over his grave more sweetly than in any other part of

and rejoined Eurydice. The superior melody of the nightingale’s song over the grave of Orpheus is alluded to by Southey in

ceived from her, for the chase, a dog and a javelin, which she handed over to her husband. Of the dog it is told that when a

he cave, from whose juices Night distils slumbers, which she scatters over the darkened earth. There is no gate to creak on

free from himself. Then Iris hasted away from the drowsiness creeping over her, and returned by her bow as she had come. But

winter solstice, Jove forbids the winds to blow. Then Halcyon broods over her nest; then the way is safe to seafarers. Æolu

shes. Can thy love, Thy beauty, make amends, tho’ even now, Close over us, the silver star, thy guide, Shines in those

pile to be turned into birds, which, dividing into two flocks fought over the pile till they fell into the flame. Every yea

. [ Pitt’s Vergil.] Just where the Treasury’s marble front228 Looks over Wall Street’s mingled nations, — Where Jews and G

return of affection. The avenging goddess heard. Narcissus, stooping over a river-brink, fell in love with his own image in

h, it is said that when his shade passed the Stygian river, it leaned over the boat to catch a look of itself in the waters.

lt and strange. But the day was past its noon. Joining some comrades over the dice, Rhœcus forgot all else. A bee buzzed ab

adryad, guardian especially of the apple-orchards, but presiding also over other fruits. “Bear me, Pomona,” sings one of our

e give no peace, no rest.” Stillness like the stillness of death sat over the assembly. Suddenly a cry burst from one of th

Perseus, bearing with him the head of the Gorgon, flew far and wide, over land and sea. As night came on, he reached the we

Seriphus, the Gorgon-slayer arrived at the country of the Æthiopians, over whom Cepheus was king. His wife was Cassiopea —

sa in Thessaly. Thither Perseus followed him, and found him presiding over certain funeral games. As luck would have it, the

labors by his unfriendly host, but by the aid of Pegasus he triumphed over all. At length Iobates, seeing that the hero was

n, and would have slain Amphitryon, also, had not Minerva knocked him over with a stone, and plunged him into a deep sleep,

other exploits not recorded among the twelve labors are the victories over Antæus and Cacus. Antæus, the son of Posidon and

in longing for the lad, sped through the trackless briars, and ranged over much country. “Reckless are lovers: great toils d

were his successful expeditions against Pylos and Sparta, his victory over the giants, his struggle with Death for the body

on the pile, his head resting on his club, and his lion’s skin spread over him. With a countenance as serene as if he were t

. 299 — Another realm in Thessaly, near to that of Athamas, was ruled over by his nephew Æson. Æson, although he had a son J

s Unwonted objects. Now first, now they learned Their bolder steerage over ocean wave, Led by the golden stars, as Chiron’s

sleep the dragon that guarded the fleece. This was done by scattering over him a few drops of a preparation, which, again, M

g olives; and as the liquor boiled and bubbled, and sometimes bubbled over , the grass wherever the sprinklings fell leaped i

h anger at the violence of her offspring. Finally the sister prevails over the mother: — turning away her face, she throws t

b sister’s shame? Dost thou once more assay Thy flight, and feel come over thee, Poor fugitive, the feathery change Once mor

ed shrieks from her bosom; Helpless, clambered steeps, sheer beetling over the surges, Whence to enrange with her eyes vast

im this command: “If Minerva, goddess of our city, grant thee victory over the Minotaur, hoist on thy return, when first the

t of his father. Waited the sire meanwhile, looked out from his tower over ocean, Wasted his anxious eyes in futile labor of

ig. 92. Bacchus finding Ariadne. [Wall painting: Müller.] … Sweeping over the shore, lo, beautiful, blooming Iacchus334— Ch

m the field. As they passed the ships of Achilles, that hero, looking over the battle, saw the chariot of Nestor, and recogn

to the highest pitch of glory; the other, as the elder, to keep watch over his friend, and to guide his inexperience. “Now,”

ween the combatants, and lifting the Trojan from the ground, bore him over the heads of warriors and steeds to the rear of t

of the body. This they placed on the litter, and spread the garments over it, that not unveiled it should be borne back to

bravest Greeks, was at last slain by Achilles. But when the hero bent over his fallen foe, and contemplated her beauty, yout

ued forth, rejoicing at the long-prohibited liberty of passing freely over the scene of the late encampment. The great horse

at if the Trojans took possession of it, they would assuredly triumph over the Greeks. Fig. 100. Entry of the Wooden Hors

rodigy occurred which left no room to doubt. There appeared advancing over the sea two immense serpents. They came upon the

and to land. In these wanderings Pylades accompanied him, and watched over him. At length in answer to a second appeal to th

and live again in memory, With those old faces of our infancy Heaped over with a mound of grass, Two handfuls of white dust

folly, refused to assist them further, and they were obliged to labor over their course once more by means of their oars. T

Millin.] As they approached the Sirens’ island, the sea was calm, and over the waters came the notes of music so ravishing a

d formed a bed, on which he stretched himself, and heaping the leaves over him, fell asleep. The land where he was thrown wa

clothed himself and eaten, Pallas dilated his form and diffused grace over his ample chest and manly brows. The princess see

aceful youths held in their hands lighted torches which shed radiance over the scene. Full fifty female menials served in ho

the main. The strange flowers’ perfume turns to singing, Heard afar over moonlit seas: The Siren’s song, grown faint in wi

or the hand of Penelope, his wife, imagining him dead, and lording it over his palace and people as if they were owners of b

rius, a Spartan prince. Ulysses, seeking her in marriage, had won her over all competitors. But, when the moment came for th

to stay or go with him. Penelope made no reply, but dropped her veil over her face. Icarius urged her no further, but when

m. When the Trojans entered the port they saw herds of cattle roaming over the plain. They slew as many as they wished, and

having stabbed herself was consumed with the pile. The flames rising over the city were seen by the departing Trojans, and

sp the helm and to keep his eyes fixed on the stars. But Somnus waved over him a branch moistened with Lethæan dew, and his

m its waters, so that no life is found on its banks, and no birds fly over it. Here Æneas offered sacrifices to the infernal

rs, and flit to and fro about the shore, till at last they are. taken over .” Æneas grieved at recollecting some of his own c

these were they who had perished under false charges. Minos presides over them as judge, and examines the deeds of each. Th

d. Tisiphone applies her whip of scorpions, and delivers the offender over to her sister Furies.” At this moment, with horri

, also, who presumed to vie with Jupiter, and built a bridge of brass over which he drove his chariot that the sound might r

, the giant, whose form is so immense, that, as he lies, he stretches over nine acres, while a vulture preys upon his liver,

lips as fast as they prepared to taste them. Others beheld suspended over their heads huge rocks, threatening to fall, keep

Spears stood fixed in the ground, and the horses, unharnessed, roamed over the plain. The same pride in splendid armor and g

war, and in speed to outstrip the wind. It seemed as if she might run over the standing corn without crushing it, or over th

ed as if she might run over the standing corn without crushing it, or over the surface of the water without dipping her feet

the cottage of poor Evander, whence they saw the lowing herds roaming over the plain where soon should stand the proud and s

nsion, old Evander rose. Clad in a tunic, and a panther’s skin thrown over his shoulders, with sandals on his feet, and his

e sword fell, and pierced the comely bosom of Euryalus. His head fell over on his shoulder, like a flower cut down by the pl

sed round Mezentius and bore him away. Æneas held his sword suspended over Lausus and delayed to strike, but the furious you

he was compelled to deal the fatal blow. Lausus fell, and Æneas bent over him in pity. “Hapless youth,” he said, “what can

e Æneid closes, and we are left to infer that Æneas, having triumphed over his foes, obtained Lavinia for his bride. Traditi

ar from their source, they froze into ice, and one layer accumulating over another, the great deep was filled up. Southward

the ravens Hugin and Munin, — Thought and Memory, — who fly every day over the whole world, and on their return report to hi

ide forth on their errand, their armor sheds a weird flickering light over the northern skies, making what men call the Auro

word Thursday. Vithar comes next in strength to Thor. Freyr presides over rain and sunshine and all the fruits of the earth

on the borders of heaven to prevent the giants from forcing their way over the bridge Bifrost. He requires less sleep than a

rcles the whole earth. Hela he cast into Niflheim, and gave her power over nine worlds or regions, in which she distributes

had done, Skrymir packed all the provisions into one wallet, threw it over his shoulder, and strode on before them, taking s

lies northward, so we must part here.” Hereupon he threw his wallet over his shoulders, and turned away from them into the

n this way: Freyr once mounted Odin’s throne, from whence one can see over the whole universe, and looking round saw far off

nd in darkness rode To Asgard. And the stars came out in heaven, High over Asgard, to light home the king. But fiercely Odin

iscern anything, until he arrived at the river Gyoll, which he passed over on a bridge covered with glittering gold. The mai

telling him that the day before five bands of dead persons had ridden over the bridge, and did not shake it as much as he al

perchance seen him pass this way?” She replied, “Balder hath ridden over Gyoll’s bridge, and yonder lieth the way he took

dragged the brook, and Loki finding he must be caught, tried to leap over the net; but Thor caught him by the tail and comp

bly fine and thin. They bound him with chains and suspended a serpent over his head, whose venom falls upon his face drop by

er like winters will follow, during which war and discord will spread over the universe. The earth itself will be afraid and

before and behind whom are flames and burning fire. Onward they ride over Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, which breaks under t

falls dead, suffocated with the venom which the dying monster vomits over him. Loki and Heimdall meet and fight till they b

fallen in battle, Surter, who has killed Freyr, darts fire and flames over the world, and the universe is consumed. The sun

f; but neither Sigi nor Rerir were to compare with Volsung, who ruled over Hunland after his father Rerir went home to Odin.

about which the hall had been built, and the limbs of the tree spread over the roof of the hall; and round about Branstock t

poisoned him with a horn of ale. Then Sigmund sorrowed nigh to death over his son, and drove away that queen, and soon afte

but the rippling linen is wrapping her about,” — Then a flush cometh over her visage and a sigh upheaveth her breast, And h

me had lain in that enchanted sleep that Odin, her father, had poured over her, dooming her to mortal awakening and to morta

, unaware of their design, to embroider in his vesture a silken cross over the one spot where the hero was vulnerable. Then

Siegfried dead. Brunhild glories in the fall of Siegfried and exults over the mourning widow. Kriemhild, sitting apart, nur

me, the far-ruling, who, according to Apollonius of Rhodes, held sway over the Titans until Cronus cast them into the Ocean,

ice, and here stood his temple, where his priests, the Salii, watched over the sacred spear and the shield, Ancile, that fel

ght hand leaning on a spear, in the left a sword with point upturned, over the left arm a chlamys. The finest representation

h laurel was seated upon a tripod similarly adorned, which was placed over the chasm whence the divine afflatus proceeded. H

es of superstition, when evil spirits were credited with an influence over human affairs. A third theory has been advanced s

aked except for the cloak which is fastened around the neck and hangs over the extended left arm. It is restored to represen

the excitement of the chase. The left hand of the goddess is extended over the forehead of the hind which runs by her side,

ad of the hind which runs by her side, the right arm reaches backward over the shoulder to draw ian arrow from the quiver. T

ations, except the Hebrews, worshipped a supreme goddess who presided over the moon (or the Star of Love), and over all anim

supreme goddess who presided over the moon (or the Star of Love), and over all animal and vegetable life and growth. She was

astern Aphrodite. She was worshipped as goddess of love, as presiding over marriage, as the goddess who turns the hearts of

The thigh of Jupiter would have to be the cool moist clouds brooding over the youthful vine. The whole explanation is altog

e wife of Ophion. Ophion and Eurynome, according to one legend, ruled over heaven before the age of Saturn (Cronus). So Milt

ommon. The wanderings of Latona may be the weary journey of the night over the mountain-tops, both before and after the Sun

s: an earth-born giant; condemned to the underworld, he lay stretched over nine acres while two vultures devoured his liver

l called the Hyacinthia was celebrated, in commemoration of the myth, over a large part of the Peloponnesus. It lasted some

him to be a personification of sleep, the king whose influence comes over one in the cool caves of Latmos, “the Mount of Ob

proverbially barbarous clime; — but wandering, like the spring-tide, over the face of the earth, Bacchus conquered each nat

osophical. It was the restoration of Man, not of flowers, the victory over Death, not over Winter, with which that high Inte

s the restoration of Man, not of flowers, the victory over Death, not over Winter, with which that high Intelligence felt it

Day (Eurydice); Summer 81; Southey’s Thalaba (The Nightingale’s song over the grave of Orpheus). Poems. — Wordsworth, The

f birds have been explained as the glowing clouds that meet in battle over the body of the dead sun. Illustrative. — Milton

Acarnania and Ætolia, and emptied into the Ionian Sea. It was honored over all Greece. Calydon: a city of Ætolia, famed for

est some early suzerainty in politics and religion exercised by Crete over neighboring lands. For Mæander, see Pope, Rape of

of his names, 59; among the Hyperboreans, the Delphians, his victory over Python, 60; the Pythian games, his oracles, his p

1-63, 91; myths of Apollo, 118-141; the Pæan of victory, 119; victory over Tityus, and the Aloadæ, 120; A. and Hyacinthus, 1

. He is the victorious principle of light, life, and right, but rules over , rather than sympathizes with, mankind. He is of

o-cles, 272-274; Com. §§ 158-164. Etruscans, 90, 359. Etzel, “Lament over the Heroes of,” 33; see under Attila. Eubœ′a, 85

s. Thalas′sios: an epithet applied to Hymen because he brought safely over the sea to their home a shipload of kidnapped Ath

r had its nymph, and every wood its god: that a visible power watched over even the domestic duties of the people, ready to

It entrances us by its marvels in childhood; and in manhood we ponder over it, if not with the same rapturous delight as for

ich they could not dispossess themselves, that a divine being watched over , and was the rewarder of their good, or the punis

pours out the rivers; grapes are the gift of Bacchus; Ceres presides over the harvest; orchards are the care of Pomona. Doe

th their golden beams the regular progress of time; the moon presides over the silence of night, and consoles the world for

had a momentary reign. He is the most ancient of all, for he presided over the elements that composed the universe. He is us

like measure found ………………………………………………… —— Or who with Saturn old Fled over Adria to the Hesperian fields, And o’er the Celti

he air: Time, mighty and all-destroying as he is, having no influence over the elements. Cybele, Vesta. This goddess w

gives aliment to all living creatures. To her daughter, who presided over the fiery element, Numa Pompilius consecrated an

ins, Crawling like agony.     Pro. Why use me thus now, Yet am I king over my self’s rule, The torturing and conflicting thr

om it a multitude of evils and distempers, which dispersed themselves over the world, and which from that fatal moment have

t Rome, hers were the Lupercalian feasts. She was believed to preside over the birth-pangs of the Roman women, and the pries

aw. In the antique bas-reliefs he is often to be seen, with a bandage over his eyes, and near him an open book which the god

o ordered his daughter to be buried alive. Apollo passing by accident over the tomb which contained her, heard her last mela

, but unable to save her from death, he sprinkled nectar and ambrosia over her tomb, which penetrating as far as the body, c

t Olympus. The fable of Apollo is, perhaps, that which is most spread over the faith of antiquity. Pæans were the hymns chan

e, and conducted the chariot of the Moon, while on earth she presided over the chase, was the peculiar deity of hunters, and

her dog is always by her side ready for his prey. Her hair is banded over her brow, while sometimes a crescent is painted o

s. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img061 “And as I sat over the light blue hills, There came a noise of revel

sanity, seems to have caught them in its whirlwinds, and to bear them over the earth, as the rapid volutions of a tempest ha

k by thunder as a punishment for his disobedience. The power of Venus over the heart, was supported and assisted by a celebr

nd the ancients were fond of paying homage to a divinity who presided over love, and by whose influence alone, mankind exist

numerous, and serve to show how well established her worship was all over the earth. She was called Cypria, ‌because partic

llommeis, as the queen of laughter; Tellesigama, because she presided over marriage; Verticordia, because she could turn the

both sides into that sweet swelling, and then declension of the bone over the eye, in the mode which expresses simple and t

vengeance in a different manner. Cupid was wandering with his mother over a meadow, beautifully enamelled with flowers “all

ame solemnity ‌as his mother Venus; and as his influence was extended over the heavens, the sea and the earth, and even the

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

of the statue of the God, exclaiming “Mars vigila! God of War, watch over the safety of this city.” The influence of Cupid,

nd me dwells the shout of victory!” Fletcher. Mars was the presider over gladiators, and was the god of all exercises, whi

pests. Dark clouds faint When, from thy diadem, a silver gleam Slants over blue dominion. Thy bright team Gulfs in the morni

ranted, and the divine strains of the master, issued in solemn beauty over the deep. At the sound, the traitors were struck

Tartarus, which was surrounded by the river Acheron; Charon conducted over this water the souls of those sent to him by Deat

haron was once imprisoned for a year, because he had ferried Hercules over without this passport. Cerberus, a dog with three

he souls of the dead into the infernal regions, and not only presided over orators and merchants, but was also the god of th

tain in Cana, excited the passion of Salmaeis, the nymph who presided over it. “From both the illustrious authors of his ra

s represent him without arms, because the power of speech can prevail over everything. The Greeks and Romans celebrated his

e children of Nereus and Dorus. As the Dryads and Hamadryads presided over forests — as the Naiads watched over fountains an

e Dryads and Hamadryads presided over forests — as the Naiads watched over fountains and the sources of rivers — as the Orea

began to blend with them divinities of a secondary class, to preside over those less important affairs, which might be supp

s and Mors, we shall introduce poems addressed to the Wind and Death, over which they presided, as suited to the modern char

passion, for the latter adored the beautiful Narcissus, and ‌wandered over hill and dale in search of the youth on whom she

ould win the self-enamoured boy from his devoted passion; but bending over the lucid spring, he fed his eyes with the delusi

ces of the earth. Terminus was a somewhat curious divinity, presiding over bounds and limits, and punishing all usurpation.

he married Zephyrus, and received from him the privilege of presiding over flowers, and enjoying perpetual youth. Pomona was

is something bright from your features past! There is something come over brow and eye, Which speaks of a world where the f

lower, The earth is glad with beauty, the sky Smiles in calm grandeur over vale and hill, And the breeze murmurs forth a gen

at a distance, or a sea monster stands near him. ‌ Oceanus presided over every part of the sea, and even the rivers were s

ad a female progeny of twelve, so swift, that they ran or rather flew over the sea without wetting a foot. The Athenians ded

.] The Parcæ or Fates, were three powerful goddesses, who presided over the birth and life of mankind. Clotho, the younge

al minister of Sleep is Morpheus, son of Somnus, who was the presider over sleep; the former was the parent of dreams, of wh

e body, and were among the infernal deities being supposed to preside over the grave, burial places, and monuments of the de

the Penates. The Lares were the household divinities who presided over the interests of private families. Their worship

, and the belief that the spirits of the departed continually hovered over their former dwellings, for the protection of the

d to them. The Penates also closely resembled the Lares, and presided over houses and the domestic affairs of families. It w

Genius was a kind of spirit which, as the ancients supposed, presided over the actions of mankind, gave them their private c

s of mankind, gave them their private councils, and carefully watched over their most secret intentions. Some of the ancient

. The Graces, who were daughters of Jupiter and of Venus, presided over the enjoyments of the mind, as well as over those

er and of Venus, presided over the enjoyments of the mind, as well as over those of the heart. Thus the orator received from

pure countenance, smiling faces, small mouths, hair negligently tied over their head, and with their hands placed in a grac

od of the pleasures of the table and of good living, was the presider over feasts and festivals, and was honoured most by th

octurnal revel. Hymen. This child of Venus and Bacchus presided over marriages, and has the appearance of a beautiful

s of art adopt the same sign, when they wish to represent the quality over which Harpocrates is supposed to preside. The Rom

heaven and of earth, was the goddess of Justice, She wears a bandage over her eyes, and holds in her hands a sword, scales,

when a violent storm was raging, a couple of names were seen playing over their heads, and immediately the tempest was appe

agnesian. In his journey he was stopped by the inundation of a river, over which, however, he was carried by Juno, in the ch

ded. All were in fear for the fate of the Argonauts, but Juno watched over their safety, and extricated them from their diff

offered Quails on his altars, and as it was supposed that he presided over dreams, the sick and infirm were sent to sleep in

he top of a high mountain, he took an opportunity of throwing Theseus over a deep precipice. The children of this hero at th

all of whom had been sacrificed to his vengeance. When the repast was over he showed to him the heads of the ‌children, a si

there lived with the beautiful Deidomia, and enslaved by Love, forgot over the cradle of his offspring, the glory of his cou

with this mission, and the intrepid Diomedes assisted him to triumph over the obstacles which would have resisted his singl

colossal structure appeared, spreading slaughter and devastation all over the city. Æneas awoke, put on his arms, and ran t

” L. E. L. Before they parted, she told him of her place of abode over the broad Hellespont, which he must cross, ere he

a blushing cheek reposes, Violets as fresh as violets could be; Stars over head, with each a history Of love told by its lig

me Leander had not sought her bower, and an indistinct shadow brooded over her mind, of some vague, uncertain dread, as she

ecrated a fountain sacred to Mars, and that the dragon which presided over it had slain them. He arrived but just in time to

xisted before time, and will continue throughout eternity: he watches over the events of each age and revolution of the univ

ul mixture of the man and of the eagle. The faith of Vishnu is spread over all India. Siva is the third person of the

, whereby he is known as a saint. 9. His predictions. 10. His victory over the six chiefs of the earth. 11. The end of his c

is votaries for this human representative of their god, is celebrated over Europe. Below this sovereign pontiff, are patriar

the land seek glory in battle, she sends an inferior goddess to watch over the safety of those whom she favours, while they

who fall, are honoured by the mighty mother Frigga, herself mourning over their fate, not indeed for their sake, but for th

img279 One of the children of Frigga and Odin, by name Thor, presided over the works of creation, and over the variations of

igga and Odin, by name Thor, presided over the works of creation, and over the variations of the atmosphere. The tempests an

eities had their respective priests, who exercised absolute authority over all that was connected with their religion, as we

over all that was connected with their religion, as well as presided over their sacrifices. Nor was it unusual to blend the

held beneath the branches of an ancient oak, whose roots spread below over a fountain of water, remarkable for the number of

e. They possessed also a Venus, who, with her three sisters, presided over love. It is not unusual to represent her reclinin

ry hemisphere; another is the Neptune of their seas, the next watches over the hurricanes which sweep along the Pacific Ocea

over the hurricanes which sweep along the Pacific Ocean, and presides over the winds. But the mode in which they account for

stories were simply allegories, illustrating the dominion of Jupiter over the natural world. Others were invented at later

d? Ans. As a young man, comely and graceful. He wears a laurel crown over his flowing hair; his garments are embroidered wi

filled with arrows. Apollo and his sister Diana presided respectively over the sun and moon. The sun is often called Phœbus,

tory. Ques. Over what sciences did Apollo preside? Ans. He presided over physic, music, poetry, and rhetoric; and the nine

willing to admit within the walls. A pillar stood before the temple, over which the herald cast a spear when he proclaimed

is eyes in her peacock’s tail. Io, still persecuted by Juno, wandered over the earth, and at length arrived, faint and weary

hey remained at home, plying the distaff and the spindle, and singing over their tasks. For this, Alcithoe and her sisters w

ruck off her head. Mercury had lent Perseus his wings, and as he flew over the Lybian desert bearing Medusa’s head, the bloo

ul boy with wings, carrying a bow and arrows; he has sometimes a band over his eyes to show that love is blind. Ques. What

Who were the Graces? Ans. They were inferior goddesses, who presided over the banquet, the dance and all social enjoyments

al youth. When Tithonus became old and decrepit, Aurora still watched over him with the tenderest care, “giving him ambrosia

s of Jupiter and Mnemosyne [Mnemo′syne], and were supposed to preside over the liberal arts and sciences. Ques. How many Mu

y Muses were there? Ans. They were nine in number, and each presided over some particular department of literature, art or

he holds in her hand a roll of parchment, or a trumpet. Clio presided over history. She holds a half opened scroll. Melpomen

he plays on a nine-stringed lyre. Terpsichore [Terpsich′ore] presided over choral dance and song. She appears dancing, and h

mask, in the other a crooked staff. Polyhymnia [Polyhym′nia] presided over eloquence. She holds her fore-finger to her lips,

lusion to his power of taking any form he pleased. Vertumnus presided over the seasons; he was the husband of Pomona. Statue

des. The Oreades [Ore′ades] were mountain nymphs, and others presided over groves and even single trees. Ques. What were th

Ques. What were the woodland nymphs called? Ans. Those who watched over the forests, and always lived among the trees, we

ces of Neptune? Ans. He conducted ships safely to port, and presided over horse-races. Ques. Why was he supposed to presid

and presided over horse-races. Ques. Why was he supposed to preside over horses? Ans. In memory of his contest with Miner

s this mean? Ans. Plutus is blind and injudicious, because he passes over the virtuous to heap riches on the wicked; he is

this was overhung with such poisonous vapors that no birds could fly over it. The ferryman, Charon, was always waiting on t

re three sisters, the daughters of Chaos, who were appointed to watch over the thread of human life. Their names were, Cloth

henever he attempts to drink. Branches laden with tempting fruit hang over him, but they are carried out of reach by a sudde

The greater Penates governed kingdoms and provinces; others presided over cities; and the lesser Penates watched over parti

rovinces; others presided over cities; and the lesser Penates watched over particular houses and families. Ques. What were

of Mercury and the nymph Lara; they were domestic gods, and presided over houses, streets and roads. They warded off danger

roads. They warded off danger from without, while the Penates watched over the interior of the dwelling. The spirits of ance

of the dwelling. The spirits of ancestors sometimes watched as Lares, over the fortunes of families. This idea of the spirit

rtunes of families. This idea of the spirits of the deceased watching over their descendants, made the Romans wish to bury t

ed by the laws of the Twelve Tables. Besides the spirit which watched over the family, each individual was supposed to have

ividual was supposed to have his Lar, or familiar genius, who watched over him from his birth. In early times, children were

ertain unseen power which was supposed to exercise a supreme dominion over human affairs. Fortune had many splendid temples

ns which bear their names. Chapter XXXI. Bellerophon — Victory over the Chimæra — His Presumption and its Punishment

their aid, they mounted boldly in the air, and directed their flight over the sea. Icarus disregarded his father’s instruct

ping garments. She hastened to the strand at break of day, and gazing over the waters, beheld the body of Ceyx borne towards

if such was her desire. Penelope made no reply, but dropped her veil over her face. Icarus urged her no longer, and when sh

w his father Laius in an accidental encounter, and, after his victory over the Sphinx, which we have already mentioned, he f

pus, had, meanwhile, accompanied her father in his exile, and watched over him with touching devotion until death released h

operty. The cavity was approached with reverence; a tripod was placed over it; and a priestess or Pythia was appointed to pr

ng to Greek fable, by Apollo himself, in commemoration of his victory over the serpent Python; according to the more probabl

st witnessed. At other times the chorus broke forth into lamentations over the untimely fate of some personage of the drama,

e cranes of Ibycus!” and a flight of cranes was seen passing directly over the Theatre. The name of the murdered poet caught

bres, as these people are sometimes called, often built their temples over subterranean fires. Ques. Is there any such fire

nes were received with so much favor that he lived to see them spread over all India. Buddha died at the age of eighty. Que

some time in Persia and Syria. The Ten Tribes had just been dispersed over Asia by the conquests of Salmanasar; and it is no

. On his shoulders sit the ravens, Hugin and Munin, who fly every day over the whole world, and on their return report to hi

o was Frey? Ans. He was one of the greatest of the gods. He presided over rain, sunshine, and the fruits of the earth. From

st. The gods continually feared that the giants might force their way over the shining arch, and invade Valhalla. Heimdall r

shields and helmets shed a strange flickering light, which flashes up over the northern skies, and is called by men, “Aurora

fallen in battle, Baldur had passed into the power of Hela, who ruled over the gloomy regions of Hell, or Niffleheim. Hermod

by a bridge of gold; this was the entrance into Hell, and Hermod rode over it fearlessly, although it shook and swayed under

oki was bound with chains in a gloomy cavern. A serpent was suspended over his head, whose venom falls upon his face drop by

ives or daughters of the Druids, who exercised an unbounded influence over the people. They were supposed to read the future

n peninsula, extensive groups of menhirs occur, scattered irregularly over the plain; these are supposed to mark ancient bat

er’s golden opportunity, but woe to the avaricious wretch who lingers over the spoil. He is crushed by the swift returning s

y worshipped many subordinate divinities who were supposed to preside over the elements, the changes of the seasons and the

hirteen held the most exalted rank, while the inferior class numbered over two hundred. Ques. Who may be considered the chi

period, their spirits went to animate the golden clouds which floated over the gardens of paradise, or, assuming the form of

wrote sixty-six dramas, in thirteen of which he obtained the victory over all his competitors. He was at length defeated by

ordinary manner. As he slept in the fields, an eagle which was flying over him with a tortoise in his claws, mistook the bal

arried off the tragic prize from Æschylus. He gained the same triumph over other competitors, taking the first prize on twen

estion is answered by the fact, that when men first spread themselves over the habitable earth, they forgot and altered the

tan, the elder son, gave up to his brother Saturn, his right to reign over the dominions of his parents, that is over heaven

Saturn, his right to reign over the dominions of his parents, that is over heaven and earth. Saturn, the same as Chronos, si

useful arts and the comforts of life, than the inhabitants of Crete, over which the usurper Jupiter acquired dominion. Janu

ad, Book 1. [Pope] Virgil, the Roman poet, represents Jove’s power over nature, with great efiect, thus; Great Jove hims

upid and sea-gods, admiring her beauty, accompany her as she is borne over the waves. Now lows a milk-white bull on Asia’s

pine was bred up, and her innocent and happy occupation was to wander over the valley of Enna, where, attended by companions

the occasion, the ebon coursers descended, and where the earth closed over the car of Pluto and Proserpine a fountain gushed

a, and carrying it in her hand, to light her in all dark places, went over the world in search of her lost child. Ceres,

iful winged boy, with a bow and arrows, and very often with a bandage over his eyes. Ancient statues sometimes represent him

light of Christianity, and the religion of Paul has been diffused all over the world, while that of the heathens has passed

her name from the Greek word, signifying glory, renown. She presided over History. She was supposed to have invented the ly

nt with which the ancients struck their harp or lyre. Thalia presided over comedy. Her name signifies, the blooming. She is

reclining on a pillar, holding in her hand a mask. Melpomene presided over tragedy. She is generally seen with her hand rest

h various instruments of music. Terpsichore, or the amusing, presided over the dance. She has always a smiling countenance:

ints of lovers. Polyhymnia, whose name signifies many songs, presides over miscellaneous poetry, and the ode. Urania, or the

ses. Calliope owes her name to the majesty of her voice. She presided over rhetoric and epic poetry. The Muses had favourite

has recorded. There were various tribes of nymphs: those who presided over rivers and waters, were named Naiades; those who

escription of Proteus? Were there other inferior deities who presided over different parts of nature? Who were the Harpies,

ure? Who were the Harpies, and what was their character? Who presided over the waters and the woods? Rural Deities.

of a pacific nature. They represented the triumph of the useful arts over brute force. Bacchus, drawn by wild beasts, subje

ed the fruits of the earth from hail and lightning. Pilumnus presided over the grinding of corn, and Picumnus over the manur

lightning. Pilumnus presided over the grinding of corn, and Picumnus over the manuring of lands. Hippona was the goddess of

of horses and stables, and Collina of hills: while Jugatinus presided over hillocks. These were all invented by the Romans,

the west wind. Æolus lived in the time of the Trojan war, and reigned over the Æolian islands, called, before, the Vulcanian

endants of Æolus sent colonies into Asia Minor, and afterwards passed over into Italy. Æolia may be seen in Asia Minor. Who

and Penates. The Lares and Penates were Roman gods, who presided over empires, cities, highways, houses, and individual

mes they were depicted under the form of serpents. The Genii presided over the birth and life of men. Each spot had a local

e opinion prevailed, that the universe abounded in spirits, presiding over its various parts and movements. Plato, the Greek

ere the Penates worshipped? Who were the Genii? Did the Genii preside over places as well as persons? How were the Genii wor

h such eminent skill and justice, that his laws became celebrated all over Greece, and continued in operation for centuries

ies, Nemesis may be reckoned among the avenging deities. She presided over the punishment of guilt. She is represented as tr

number, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. They were supposed to preside over the life of man, from his birth to his death, and

enced to hell, and was placed under a vast stone, which was suspended over his head, perpetually threatening to fall and cru

as bound to a wheel surrounded with serpents, and perpetually turning over a river of fire. Tantalus. See plate, page

uted her favours without judgment. She was represented with a bandage over her eyes. The ancients personified many virtues a

s lightness. He holds in his hand a bunch of poppies, which he shakes over the eyelids of those whom he would put to sleep.

of political order. As soon as Theseus became king, he travelled all over Attica, and told his people he was sorry to see t

e guilty; and the courts should be held in Athens; and the people all over the province of Attica, might come to the magistr

ynices, agreed to reign one year, each, alternately. Eteocles reigned over Thebes, the first year, and then his brother dema

etors of small tracts of land, who exercised a patriarchal government over those who lived upon their domains, and who, like

n?” As the Greeks supposed three divine beings separately to preside over the heavens and the earth, the ocean, and the inf

xisted successively. Lachsmee, the goddess of abundance, who presides over agricultural labours, and is the wife of Vishnu.

ck, and hence, the large bee of that colour is often drawn fluttering over his head. His character and attributes greatly re

est and bravest of the sons of Odin and Frea. He was supposed to rule over the aerial regions; to launch the thunder; to poi

ior deities of Scandinavia, were Niorder, etc. Niorder, who presided over the seas, navigation, hunting, and fishing. He es

e waters and the air; Vali the formidable archer; Uller, who presided over the trial by duel; and Forseti, who decided the d

ltitude of genii, of different ranks and various orders, who presided over the divisions of time, the succession of the seas

e often resorted to mountains, to celebrate his worship. Tlaloc ruled over some inferior water gods, who, like the Naiades o

me inferior water gods, who, like the Naiades of the Greeks, presided over rivulets and fountains. Tlaloc was also associate

enriched by those who consulted the oracle — the rich, who lived all over the Greek empire. The Greek empire signifies, whe

t representation of it exists, it needs no description. In Italy, all over Greece, and the islands, wherever the gods of Gre

owledge of the character of God? What moral advantage had the Hebrews over heathens? What superior religious institutions ha

obe, and the Mitre. The Ephod was a short vest, without sleeves, worn over the Robe. The Robe was a flowing garment which co

rst month of the Hebrew year. The Passover commemorated God’s passing over the dwellings of the Hebrews in Egypt, while an a

weeping, and would not be comforted. All this time they were rushing over hills and valleys and across rivers and lakes. Th

er. High above, she could make out something like a cloudy sky arched over the whole region. It was the earth, through which

urried to meet her, stamping with his hard little hoofs, and bounding over the rocks and the streams of water. But though Pa

ther, and another; still Ceres could not find her child. She traveled over the earth from end to end, in vain. Of Proserpina

inking. Ah, but it was a beautiful sight! A glow of light and joy was over all of them, and their faces shone with happiness

her daughter in her arms. That day the reign of happiness began again over all the earth. Yet Proserpina could not stay with

et in defiance. When Jupiter saw the smoke rising from cozy homes all over the world, and heard men singing rough chants in

, in gratitude, told him where Atlas could be found. Far to the west, over land and sea, Hercules had now to travel, but at

e the gardens are, and besides, I am much taller than you and can get over the ground much more quickly. If you will hold th

it very pleasant to be able to move about and swing his arms and bend over when he pleased. He did not in the least fancy ta

ion; “but take up the sky just a moment, while I put this lion’s skin over my shoulders.” When, however, Atlas, without thin

rcules yielded and stayed, though he saw that the shadow of Death was over Admetus’ house. The truth is, Hercules had faced

as able to rise, and Hercules led her back to Admetus. He drew a veil over her face, however, and did not at first tell Adme

he herself spoke never a word, for 'the shadow of death still hovered over her. “Take this captive of mine,” said Hercules,

the mighty mass rose, and with a last great effort Theseus turned it over . There lay the sandals and the shining sword. The

valiant and brave!    From the near Trœzenian strand He scorned to go over the smooth-flowing wave,    To his home in the de

r the smooth-flowing wave,    To his home in the dear Attic land; But over the mountains craggy and high,    Where the wild

and terrible woman was living at the royal palace and had great power over King Ægeus, and when by her magic arts she recogn

imes he had steep flights of stairs to climb. He seemed to be passing over the same path again and again, and to be arriving

not even seeing the dark frowns of Juno and Minerva. Then sleep came over him like a cloud, and the goddesses disappeared.

ilors, and, getting aboard ship, put out to sea. Three days they sped over the waves, but on the third day they came to Pylo

he fell headlong from the splendid chariot. Then began a great battle over the body of Patroclus. Many a Greek and many a Tr

ned his mouth to speak, Ulysses took him by the throat and put a hand over his mouth and held him so until Helen and Deiphob

goats, and the animals went out. As they passed him, Polyphemus felt over their backs and sides, but he did not think to fe

re the whole top from the hill and cast it toward the ship. It passed over the vessel and fell a little in front of the prow

e fountain calls; Down shower the gamboling waterfalls From wandering over the lea: O hither, come hither and furl your sail

The Homecoming of Ulysses. While Ulysses was wandering about, over unknown lands and seas, things were not going wel

ar him. Minerva, goddess of wisdom and courage, had always kept watch over the hero, and now she shed a mist over him, so th

courage, had always kept watch over the hero, and now she shed a mist over him, so that no one should see him or do him harm

ut could not bend it in the least. Then Antinoüs had a fire made, and over it he melted some lard with which he rubbed the b

erald, whom Telemachus loved. It was a long, hard fight. After it was over , Ulysses ordered the servants to put the hall in

apple intended “for the fairest,” 176; aided Perseus, 130; kept watch over Ulysses, 237. Mi΄nos. King of Crete; oppressor o