no winter. When one crop was taken in, another began to sprout. Ceres took care also to have the flowers always blooming. Th

lready faded. The world soon grew dark, but Ceres would not rest. She took two great pine trees, bound them together, and li

, grant me justice! Compel Pluto to give me my daughter again, for he took her from me by force.” Then Jupiter bowed his hea

her. And Ceres, in her joy, wept and laughed at the same time, as she took her daughter in her arms. That day the reign of h

st be punished.” Then Jupiter sent two monstrous servants of his, who took Prometheus and bound him to the side of a great c

ift, he closed the lid and shut the rare blessings safely in. Then he took clay and formed of it a woman, warm and alive and

e on earth.” So Mercury put on his winged sandals and his winged hat, took Pandora by the hand, and led her away. Next morni

earth, and when they heard the music of that imprisoned spirit, they took heart and lived better. Song of a Hyperborean.

even a god fall in love and the leaden ones caused hate. Next, Cupid took up his little bow and saw that the string was unw

t the whole land prayed to the gods for aid in its peril. Then Apollo took his mighty and terrible bow and with his arrows s

was stringing his bow behind the shelter of a neighboring thicket. He took two shining arrows from his quiver, one tipped wi

ood Eurydice in the faint light, tall and beautiful and real. Orpheus took her by the hand — and it seemed to melt into noth

ng, and you will not mind it. I will come back directly.” So Hercules took the sky upon his shoulders, but his task was not

las very heartily, and thought that would be the end of it. But Atlas took a different view of the matter. He found it very

r others to the very end of his life. Then Jupiter, who loves heroes, took him up to Olympus and made him divine, and he bec

ttend a festival at the court of Pelias, king of Iolcus, and there he took part in the games. He returned with many prizes,

with horror at the scene. Now the sun was near the north star, now it took a sudden turn and rushed across the sky almost to

dectes grew angry at the continued refusal of Danaë to marry him, and took away all the riches that she had. Finally he deci

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

rd them, and there he set his tired foot once more upon the earth. He took off his helmet and prepared to lie down to rest.

e this stone and get what is under it, you may go,” she said. Theseus took hold of it and lifted hard, but the stone did not

self and be of good cheer, for the king loves you well.” Then Theseus took the wine and, smiling, raised it to his lips. But

w she had come to save him. Under her cloak she bore a sword. Theseus took it with joy. “Surely, I shall slay the beast now,

l not, stranger, for I will save you from this danger also.” Then she took from under her cloak a skein of thread, as fine a

, sailed on with Helen and came to the harbor of lofty Troy. There he took her to the king’s palace and Priam received them

ave no heed to the evil omen under which the youth had been born, but took him to live in his own royal household. Meanwhile

e upon Agamemnon for the deed, and Apollo heard him. The god of light took his silver bow and from afar shot his terrible ar

Achilles, went up to Olympus and prayed Jupiter for aid, and Jupiter took a great oath that she and her son should be aveng

heavy hammers. When morning came, he brought the armor to Thetis, who took it in haste down to the tent of Achilles, her son

e of gold, and the breastplate and greaves of shining silver. Then he took upon his arm the wondrous shield, wrought with ca

carvings of the heavens and the earth, of men and of gods. Finally he took up his spear, which no one but he could wield, an

ecause of the choice of Paris, came down and stood beside Hector. She took the form of Deiphobus, Hector’s brother, and said

ere was music and dancing, and much eating and drinking. The soldiers took off their armor and rejoiced with the rest, for t

t, and when Anticlus, despite all, opened his mouth to speak, Ulysses took him by the throat and put a hand over his mouth a

shed to dwell among the Lotus-eaters and never to return. But Ulysses took them by force to the ships and bound them beneath

e bag, which they thought was full of gold. While Ulysses slept, they took it from beside him and opened it, letting loose a

horter. At last, however, one day while Ulysses slept, the hungry men took the chance, killed some of the sacred beasts, and

the sea and thinking of Ithaca. At last, after seven years, the gods took pity on him. Jupiter sent Mercury to Calypso, com

elf. The suitors had missed him. When he came into the house, Minerva took off the disguise she had put upon Ulysses, and th

l know me when I have put off these rags.” They went out, and Minerva took off the disguise that was upon Ulysses, and shed

as shepherd for a year, 101; loved Daphne, 60, (and Cassandra, 212); took vengeance on the Greeks before Troy, 184. In art,

to have invented the lyre. He found, one day, a tortoise, of which he took the shell, made holes in the opposite edges of it

weight and place. The earth, being heavier, sank below; and the water took the lowest place, and buoyed up the earth. Here s

tony plains. The air being cleared, the stars began to appear, fishes took possession of the sea, birds of the air, and four

rated from heaven, there lurked still some heavenly seeds. Prometheus took some of this earth, and kneading it up with water

ned it, one by one, till Astræa3 alone was left, and finally she also took her departure. Jupiter, seeing this state of thin

ith anger. He summoned the gods to council. They obeyed the call, and took the road to the palace of heaven. The road, which

worthy of life, and much better worshippers of the gods. So saying he took a thunderbolt, and was about to launch it at the

ke all things else, Apollo, but mine shall strike you.” So saying, he took his stand on a rock of Parnassus, and drew from h

lions, from the rocks, and tear this guilty body with your teeth.” He took up the veil, carried it with him to the appointed

hile he thus lamented, Argus, observing, came and drove her away, and took his seat on a high bank, from whence he could see

made haste, put his winged slippers on his feet, and cap on his head, took his sleep-producing wand, and leaped down from th

of the music, said, ‘Thus, then, at least, you shall be mine.’ and he took some of the reeds, and placing them together, of

pless Argus! the light of your hundred eyes is quenched at once! Juno took them and put them as ornaments on the tail of her

arms long legs, his body was covered with a hairy spotted hide. Fear took the place of his former boldness, and the hero fl

an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod;

up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took an apple from the tree; you would have thought he

ned in his hand; or put a morsel to his lips, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat li

accepted, and Tmolus, the mountain god, was chosen umpire. The senior took his seat, and cleared away the trees from his ear

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

eighbors, that old house of theirs was changed into a temple. Columns took the place of the corner posts, the thatch grew ye

eak, tell us your wishes; what favor have you to ask of us?” Philemon took counsel with Baucis a few moments; then declared

this apprehension, he mounted his chariot, drawn by black horses, and took a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the

p, she taught him the use of the plough, and how to sow the seed. She took him in her chariot, drawn by winged dragons, thro

well; so she turned all her wrath against her rival, poor Scylla. She took plants of poisonous powers and mixed them togethe

ined rooted to the spot. Her temper grew as ugly as her form, and she took pleasure in devouring hapless mariners who came w

he vital heat.   Keats, in Endymion, alludes to Dryope thus: — “She took a lute from which there pulsing came A lively pre

healed she beheld Adonis, and was captivated with him. She no longer took any interest in her favorite resorts — Paphos, an

therein a graft, making the branch adopt a nursling not its own. She took care, too, that her favorites should not suffer f

destined me.” Accordingly, all things being prepared, the royal maid took her place in the procession, which more resembled

u the husband you have lost.” Psyche obeyed the commands of Ceres and took her way to the temple of Venus, endeavoring to fo

l and truly Stygian sleep, which being thus set free from its prison, took possession of her, and she fell down in the midst

nfess to myself that I hoped, yet I did hope. Night came on and sleep took possession of my frame oppressed with cares. The

en it was done, but beautiful also in the doing. To watch her, as she took the wool in its rude state and formed it into rol

eus would have thrown his in turn, but the cowardly assailant ran and took shelter behind the altar. But his act was a signa

they fled into Egypt and hid themselves under various forms. Jupiter took the form of a ram, whence he was afterwards worsh

me the giants attempted to climb up into heaven, and for that purpose took up the mountain Ossa and piled it on Pelion. 10 T

After a time Athamas grew indifferent to his wife, put her away, and took another. Nephele suspected danger to her children

ted danger to her children from the influence of the step-mother, and took measures to send them out of her reach. Mercury a

erous strait. When they reached the islands they let go a dove, which took her way between the rocks, and passed in safety,

bele. That powerful goddess was not to be insulted with impunity. She took from them their human form and turned them into a

is trident, and a spring of three outlets burst forth. Here the Hydra took up his position, and Hercules was sent to destroy

way from his post, or bear up the heavens while he was gone? Hercules took the burden on his own shoulders, and sent Atlas t

k the apples. He returned with them, and though somewhat reluctantly, took his burden upon his shoulders again, and let Herc

ll, steeped the garment in the blood of Nessus. We are to suppose she took care to wash out all traces of it, but the magic

port and a more awful dignity. Jupiter enveloped him in a cloud, and took him up in a four-horse chariot to dwell among the

d took him up in a four-horse chariot to dwell among the stars. As he took his place in heaven, Atlas felt the added weight.

his mother led Theseus to the stone, and he removed it with ease and took the sword and shoes. As the roads were infested w

ailed him, but speedily fell beneath the blows of the young hero, who took possession of his club and bore it ever afterward

g on the sea shore he picked up the spine of a fish. Imitating it, he took a piece of iron and notched it on the edge, and t

ompasses. Dædalus was so envious of his nephew’s performances that he took an opportunity, when they were together one day o

e splendors of the immortal radiance. She was consumed to ashes. Jove took the infant Bacchus and gave him in charge to the

iming, ‘Don’t flatter yourself that we depend on you for our safety;’ took any place as pilot, and bore away from Naxos. “Th

g and finding herself deserted, abandoned herself to grief. But Venus took pity on her, and consoled her with the promise th

he gave her a golden crown, enriched with gems, and when she died, he took her crown and threw it up into the sky. As it mou

this enough. His ruthless hand rent my horn from my head. The Naiades took it, consecrated it, and filled it with fragrant f

the healing art that he even restored the dead to life. At this Pluto took alarm, and prevailed on Jupiter to launch a thund

and concealed him among the recesses of the rocks, while she herself took her place behind the clouds. When noon came and t

t when he played on his lyre the stones moved of their own accord and took their places in the wall. See Tennyson’s poem of

nt’s nest. The old serpents were killed by the servants, but Melampus took care of the young ones and fed them carefully. On

events, and he became a renowned soothsayer. At one time his enemies took him captive and kept him strictly imprisoned. Mel

told his captors and demanded to be let out, warning them also. They took his warning, and thus escaped destruction, and re

of the murderers, pale with terror, betrayed their guilt. The people took them before the judge, they confessed their crime

gifted we can have but few adventures to record. Diana, it was said, took care that his fortunes should not suffer by his i

, hunting in a grove, First saw the boy Endymion, from whose eyes She took eternal fire that never dies; How she conveyed hi

e known, they all, at the suggestion of Ulysses, one of their number, took an oath that they would defend her from all injur

chance to excite by turns the hopes and fears of the powers above who took part with either side. Juno and Minerva, in conse

were completely successful. The Greeks were driven from the field and took refuge in their ships. Then Agamemnon called a co

as their surgeon, besides being one of their bravest warriors. Nestor took Machaon in his chariot and conveyed him from the

e poet, as if reluctant to give Hector the glory, records that Phœbus took part against Patroclus. He struck the helmet from

on Ate, the goddess of discord; and thereupon complete reconcilement took place between the heroes. Then Achilles went fort

and Priam immediately prepared to obey. He opened his treasuries and took out rich garments and cloths, with ten talents in

n the city; for Calchas the prophet had told them that if the Trojans took possession of it they would assuredly triumph ove

his kingdom and was slain at last on the fatal night when the Greeks took the city. He had armed himself and was about to m

was not yet relieved from the vengeance of the Erinyes. At length he took refuge with Minerva at Athens. The goddess afford

ops, this is wine; taste and drink after thy meal of men’s flesh.” He took and drank it, and was hugely delighted with it, a

he wagon, likewise, an abundant supply of food and wine. The princess took her seat and plied the lash, her attendant virgin

good and ill, Took from him sight, but gave him strains divine.” He took for his theme the “Wooden Horse,” by means of whi

soft murmurs uttering, each indulged His grief.” The father and son took counsel together how they should get the better o

up for him, and, merely to gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and handled it with the hand of a master

her, Anchises, was too old to walk with the speed required, and Æneas took him upon his shoulders. Thus burdened, leading hi

ven away from Phineus by the heroes of the Argonautic expedition, and took refuge in the island where Æneas now found them.

bled him to advance far into the sea, so that the Trojans, in terror, took to their oars to get out of his way. Hearing the

iscovered his loss, and, sorrowing deeply for his faithful steersman, took charge of the ship himself.   There is a beautifu

ssage and longing to touch the opposite shore. But the stern ferryman took in only such as he chose, driving the rest back.

the four elements, fire, air, earth, and water, all which when united took the form of the most excellent part, fire, and be

r, to be in time the sovereign of the world. Æneas and the Sibyl then took leave of Anchises, and returned by some short cut

romised me the fulfilment of my wish, if I would consent to be his. I took a handful of sand, and holding it forth, said, ‘G

unger to devour their tables. This portent now came true; for as they took their scanty meal, seated on the grass, the men p

ed land!” he exclaimed, “this is our home, this our country.” He then took measures to find out who were the present inhabit

d Alecto from Erebus, and sent her to stir up discord. The Fury first took possession of the queen, Amata, and roused her to

is house. They burned his palace and slew his friends. He escaped and took refuge with Turnus, who protects him with arms. T

with a chosen band of followers and Pallas accompanying, mounted and took the way to the Etruscan city,28 — having sent bac

his arms. The belt only, adorned with studs and carvings of gold, he took and clasped round his own body. The rest he remit

a’s train, and died ignobly and unknown. At length the final conflict took place between Æneas and Turnus. Turnus had avoide

account, it was established in the following manner: Two black doves took their flight from Thebes in Egypt. One flew to Do

. Arriving in the river Tiber, the serpent glided from the vessel and took possession of an island in the river, and a templ

pose, and ruling with a nod the subject world. Phidias avowed that he took his idea from the representation which Homer give

and sanction of the god. High heaven with reverence the dread signal took , And all Olympus to the centre shook.”31 The

e was not aware that those who went to hunt the basilisk of this sort took with them a mirror, which reflected back the dead

discovered that it was a great lover of purity and innocence, so they took the field with a young virgin, who was placed in

was still incomplete, for it was without human beings. They therefore took an ash tree and made a man out of it, and they ma

e night, and at last came to a very large hall, with an entrance that took the whole breadth of one end of the building. Her

taking breath, Thor went to it again with all his might, but when he took the horn from his mouth, it seemed to him that he

Thor if I had not already observed that thou art by no means what we took thee for.” As he finished speaking, a large gray

I will direct thy arm towards the place where he stands.” Hodur then took the mistletoe, and under the guidance of Loki, da

“Baldur hath ridden over Gyoll’s bridge, and yonder lieth the way he took to the abodes of death.” Hermod pursued his journ

from coming back to Asgard.33 The Funeral of Baldur. The gods took up the dead body and bore it to the sea shore whe

nto a salmon, and lay hid among the stones of the brook. But the gods took his net and dragged the brook, and Loki, finding

t success. The Druids observed two festivals in each year. The former took place in the beginning of May, and was called Bel

ensible to every thing around her, Zephyrus and his attendant spirit, took her up, and bore her over the dark blue waters, a

ring some water from a fountain which was guarded by a dragon. Psyche took a vase in her hand, and with fear and trembling p

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

ury conveyed the souls of the dead to the borders of Styx, and Charon took them across in his boat. Ann. What dug was Cerbe

mrose faded in April, but here is heart’s-ease for thee;” and Leontia took the heart’s-ease. “Here,” cried Proserpine, is ho

new not. She went to all the places in which she knew that Proserpine took delight. She saw in Enna a fountain, whose waters

d Progne were married, and left Athens. Progne wept bitterly when she took leave of her amiable sister, Philomela. Progne li

m she had got the web of Philomela; the latter guided Prague, and she took a course which her companions followed. They soon

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

y, and cutting off a piece, threw it and the coleworts into a pot. It took a good while to boil this bacon and cabbage, but

too busy to join in the conversation. But, without saying a word, she took down from certain pegs two snow-white beechen pai

hem over with old garments, as a couch for the guests. This done, she took out the supper table; one leg was broken, hut she

pen, and the old couple pursued her; but she entered the cottage, and took refuge between the feet of Jupiter, who motioned

able says Jupiter and Mercury visited Baucis and Philemon, the people took them for Jupiter and Mercury. Read the 14th chapt

opped her veil. One of her maiden stopped to pick it up, but the wind took it, and a beautiful youth, rushing from a grove n

s once married to a man, he will not break their union. Aglauria then took her way to the garden, which was near the house.

t remember that the Pierian princess said, in her song, that the gods took the shapes of animals, and went into Egypt, and t

urn, became seriously alarmed, and went to look after his friends. He took care to put on armour, to clothe himself in a lio

was one of the gods, and had his abode with Jupiter, at Olympus. Juno took upon herself to punish this foolish pride of Ino.

os, entreated the mariners to return with him to the island, but they took no notice of his supplications. Finding them infl

ings; and Vulcan gave him a sword. Being completely equipped, Perseus took his flight, quick as the swift-winged light, quit

nd they informed me where I should find their frightful neighbours. I took the right way, through a path which was strown wi

s his, and no man living should separate them. The friends of Perseus took his part; and they and the adherents of Phineus s

ould all go to the fountain, and immediately she and the nine sisters took their way thither. While they all stood by it, li

d the gods dare to meet them; but, veiling their glorious forms, they took those of sordid animals — of beasts, and birds, a

chneumon. “When she princess of Pieria had ended her strain, Calliope took her turn. The hills resounded to the melody of he

a. Wherever Latona went, this frightful monster followed her. Neptune took pity upon her, and raised up an island, afterward

cape from him.” Daphne’s supplication was granted. Suddenly, her feet took root in the ground, thick bark compressed her del

e cause of that noonday darkness. To satisfy herself, she immediately took her car, drawn by peacocks, and was borne swiftly

eyed his father: he disguised himself in the habit of a shepherd, and took along with him a small number of goats. When he w

all number of goats. When he was near the spot in which Argus was, he took up a flute and began to play upon that instrument

ou shalt ask of me, I will most assuredly grant thee.” Phæton eagerly took advantage of this promise, and asked for one day

ather and son became inevitable. Zeus, with his brothers and sisters, took his stand on Mount Olympus, where he was joined b

Chronos on account of his oppressions. Chronos and his brother Titans took possession of Mount Othrys*, and prepared for bat

Titanomachia, and his banishment from his dominions by Zeus, Chronos took refuge with Janus, king of Italy, who received th

er worship was always of a riotous character. At her festivals, which took place at night, the wildest music of flutes, cymb

eads, whom she sent to overthrow the dominion of Zeus. A great battle took place, which shook heaven and earth. Zeus, by mea

ling Pelion* upon Ossa*. After a fierce battle, in which all the gods took part, they were conquered, and sent to share the

when he played on his lyre, the stones moved of their own accord, and took their places in the wall. In sculpture, Amphion i

th Zeus, determined to separate herself from him, and she accordingly took up her abode in Eubœa. Zeus effected a reconcilia

light on discovering the deception was so great that a reconciliation took place, and committing the image to the flames, wi

d to his honor at Olympia, Athens, and in Elis. His sacrifices, which took place at night, consisted of black sheep, and the

nly by the aid of Charon*, the ferryman, a grim, unshaven old man. He took only those whose bodies had received funereal4 ri

rtists. As Minerva was also the patroness of schools, the school-boys took part in the celebration. Representations. Go

ld be willing to die in his place. When the fatal time came, Alcestis took his place. But Heracles* (Hercules), happening to

e formed the lyre.12 Arriving in Pieria, he drove off fifty cows, and took them to Arcadia unseen by any but a man named Bat

brated with great pomp in the city of Athens, dramatic entertainments took place in his honor, for which all the renowned Gr

ir immortal tragedies and comedies.” Berens . The Greater Dionysia took place in March. An ancient wooden statue of the g

by Augustus after his victory at Actium. The festival of this goddess took place on the 12th of April. Ganymedes*.

she was wooed in vain by all the rural deities. At length Vertumnus* took the form of an old woman, and, representing the a

n in a state of intoxication he had strayed from his companions. They took him to Midas*, the king, who entertained him sump

ng particular episodes in the lives of the gods and heroes frequently took place. The Creation and Primitive Condition o

s the Brazen race. They were of giant stature and great strength, and took pleasure in nothing but battle and strife. This r

was found by Phorbas*, the herdsman of Polybus*, king of Corinth. He took the babe to his master, who, being childless, ado

ever to return to Corinth, believing that to be his native place, and took the way towards Thebes. In driving through a narr

le directed him to go and build a town on the river Achelous. Alcmæon took leave of his wife and little son, and set forth.

ack with arrows and firebrands, and pursued them to Malea, where they took refuge with the good Centaur Chiron. Unfortunatel

e stipulated reward — a breach of faith for which Heracles afterwards took terrible vengeance on the king. 6. The Stymphali

Minos gladly gave the hero permission to capture this bull. Heracles took it to Mycenæ, where it was set free by Eurystheus

ff the cattle, when he was overtaken by Geryon. A desperate encounter took place in which the giant perished. Heracles is th

killed. Hesione was given in marriage to Telamon*. Soon afterwards he took similar vengeance on Augeas, king of Elis, and pl

him to the stone on which he was to try his strength. Lifting it, he took from beneath his father’s sword and sandals, whic

all men, whose limbs he cut to the size of the bed. The short ones he took to the long bed, and pulled them to fit it; thus

glorious undertaking, provided he would swear fidelity to her. Jason took the required oath, and Medea gave him a magic sal

ching the monster, threw over him a few drops of a potion, which soon took effect and lulled him to sleep, whereupon Jason,

at a bear had taken care of the infant. Surprised at the incident, he took the child, named him Paris, and reared him as his

nd formed an intrenched camp on the coast. In this war the celestials took part. In favor of the Greeks were Hera (Juno), Pa

which was directed by Apollo. A furious contest, lasting a whole day, took place for the possession of his corpse and armor.

then healed by Machaon*, a son of Æsculapius*. In an engagement which took place soon after, he mortally wounded Paris. Deat

a and returned to Ææa, where they spent one day with Circe. They then took a final leave of her, and in a few days approache

anged into a snaky monster by Circe. She had six heads, each of which took a man out of every ship that passed. It was said

panions to pass it, but they insisted upon landing for the night, and took an oath that they would not touch the sacred catt

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

chus His arms around his father’s neck and wept.” The father and son took counsel together, and it was arranged that Telema

ity, but Telemachus interfered and bade him try. The pretended beggar took the bow, with ease adjusted the cord to its notch

s who stood before her, and a most touching and affectionate greeting took place between the long-separated husband and wife

of the slain suitors, incited the people to avenge their death. They took up arms and followed the hero. A conflict ensued,

t behind, and had since lived in constant dread of the Cyclopes, they took him on board and sailed round to the other side o

er to be in time the sovereign of the world. Æneas and the Sibyl then took leave of Anchises and returned to the upper world

s observed two festivals in each year. The Baltane, or “fire of God,” took place in the beginning of May. On this occasion a

suppressed in Britain during the reign of Nero. The persecuted Druids took refuge in the island of Mona or Anglesea, whence

end of their tables when it was intended that the conversation which took place should be secret, and it was this custom th

in the enchanted mazes of primeval fiction. In selecting Mythology I took possession of a field which lay totally unoccupie

of it, and were continually quarrelling ; a furious contest at length took place between them on the top of Mount Sactá, who

bone was stuck fast in his teeth which prevented him from eating ; he took pity on him, and came down and relieved him. As l

n Pevensey-bay, was advancing to Hastings, on coming to this place he took a bull’s hide and cut it into thongs, which he ti

h atheism, and narrowly escaped the punishment of death. Philosophers took warning, and truth was no longer brought into pub

thes to history, began greatly to prevail66. It is probable that this took its rise from the Egyptian priests, who, as we ma

ttle remains of Stesichorus of Himera. The tragedians followed : they took their subjects from the epic poems, and their rem

historians, Herodotus, Thucydides, and their followers, occasionally took notice of the mythic legends. Ephorus and Theopom

and would have flung him from the sky down into the sea, but that he took refuge with Night, ‘the subduer of gods and men,’

be found at present in the Latin poet Ovid236; but beyond question he took it from a Greek original. Helios, as the god whos

e cheat, she became reconciled to her lord, and with joy and laughter took herself the place of the bride, and committed the

dressed meat before it, and watching the ravens, marked which of them took the meat, and on what tree he sat. They then cut

eartily, and some jokes were passed on the occasion. Poseidôn however took no part in the mirth, but drawing Hephæstos aside

me of these poets. According to the Homeridian hymn in his honour, it took place in the following manner. Leto, persecuted b

ed therefore that no place should receive the travailing goddess, she took her own station in the sky : she placed her son A

ream, which from him derived its name Evenos. Meantime Apollo met and took the fair prize from Idas. The matter being referr

ho personated Apollo, having in mimic show slain the Pythôn, fled and took his way along the Sacred Road to the vale of Temp

ed, or perhaps we might say re-united. Apollo at the same period also took the place of Pæeôn, and became the god of the hea

and where, as the mythe of Pythôn would seem to intimate, a conflict took place between the religion of Apollo, proceeding

the boatman attempted to offer her violence, but she got to shore and took refuge in a grove on that island, where she becam

rodite, for the tale of Adonis sufficiently proves it ; and that this took place at a very early period, the name Cypris giv

razor to destroy the monster. When her husband was asleep she arose, took her lamp from its place of concealment, and appro

d Helios checked his steeds in their career till the new-born goddess took off her radiant armour. Later authorities assign

m she relieved from all his perils, and whose son Telemachos she also took under her protection, assuming a human form to be

ied back into the cave ; where quick as thought he killed the animal, took out the flesh, adapted reeds and strings to the s

then drove off twelve heifers, a hundred unyoked cows, and a bull. He took the precaution of tying a bundle of twigs to the

y, offering a cloak as a reward for intelligence. The covetous Battos took the cloak, and turned informer : the god, incense

were also pillars of stone, and the head of some other deity at times took the place of that of Hermes ; such were the Herme

rtune would be made. The goddess bowed her thanks, and the princesses took up their pitchers and went home. As soon as they

ing at the noise found their infant-brother lying on the ground. They took him up, and kindling a fire prepared to wash him 

the people, and the temple was speedily raised. The mourning goddess took up her abode in it, but a dismal year came upon m

as respecting the recondite sense of the actions and ceremonies which took place in the Eleusinian mysteries. The stranger,

the divine Urania, but the name of his sire is unknown946. Those who took a less sublime view of the sanctity of marriage g

he heads of men. Having conspired with Hera to deceive her father, he took her by the hair and flung her to earth, with an o

lone remained on board ; the god then declared to him who he was, and took him under his protection. Another of these hymns

ies of Greece and Lesser Asia. The flatterers of the conqueror thence took occasion to fable that Dionysos had, like Heracle

Semele the daughter of Cadmos, visited her in secret. Hera’s jealousy took alarm, and under the form of an old woman she cam

o was now six months gone with child, expired in the flames, and Zeus took the babe, which was prematurely expelled from her

ehold expressed in the poems of Homer had passed away, a great change took place in civil affairs, but a still greater in re

ill near his temple Delos, and two springs Palm and Olive ; they also took to themselves the Delphian legends of Tityos and

n with love for the daughter of Dryops (Woody), abandoned Olympos and took service as a shepherd in Arcadia. He succeeded in

began to agitate the reeds, and produced a low musical sound. The god took the hint, cut seven of the reeds, and formed from

al matter which developed itself into the four elements whose form he took  : the lion was æther, the serpent earth, the tree

r were encountered by the knights of Gothic romance. To form these he took possession of the cosmogonie Cyclopes and Giants

n surrounded with water to a great extent1367. The Latin poets thence took occasion to connect Circe with their own scanty m

he adds, to pass Charybdis than Scylla. As Odysseus sailed by, Scylla took six of his crew ; and when, after he had lost his

passing the night there. They promised to depart in the morning, and took an oath to abstain from the cattle of the Sun. Du

a raft or light vessel, supplied him with provisions, and reluctantly took a final leave of him. Calypso, that is The Concea

a and Syria. Calypso says1431 to Hermes, that ‘rose-fingered’ Eôs took Oriôn, and that ‘gold-seated’ Artemis slew him wi

usly for them : in the time of the second the division of the seasons took place : the third were martial, but not yet utter

3, that when the gods and men had a controversy at Mecone, Prometheus took an ox, and dividing it put the flesh and entrails

ose and asserted her right to it, as she had furnished the body. They took Saturn for arbitrator, and he decided that, as Ju

his guard and to receive no gifts from Zeus, dazzled with her charms took her to his house and made her his wife. The evil

at when Prometheus refused to receive her she went to Epimetheus, who took the lid off the vessel and let out all the evils,

Hera, out of enmity to Pelias, who had neglected to sacrifice to her, took the form of an old woman, and asked Iasôn to carr

ed, that he would order him to go and fetch the Golden Fleece. Pelias took him at his word, and imposed this task on himself

ated1548. She then made the appointed signal to Iasôn, who landed and took possession of the kingdom, which however he short

for and returned him his sword1561. Shortly after Peleus attacked and took Iolcos single-handed according to Pindar1562 ; bu

, neither gods nor men would absolve him, till at length Zeus himself took pity on him and purified him, and admitted him to

gdom to Andræmôn, who had married Gorgo the daughter of Œneus1615. He took the old man with him to the Peloponnese ; but the

appear that the Ætolians of Calydôn and the Curetes of Pleurôn alone took part in the hunt. In aftertimes, when the vanity

a ; but the sons of Thestios, offended at this preference of a woman, took the skin from her, saying that it fell to them of

r her son giving way to resentment for the death of her brothers, she took the billet from its place of concealment, and cas

r child from the cliff of Moluris near Corinth into the sea. The gods took pity on her and made her a sea-goddess under the

on his posterity. It is not unlikely then that this mythe of Athamas took its rise from the sin-offering (κάθαρμα), a real

popeus and Antiope. Lycos accordingly marched an army against Sicyôn, took it, slew Epopeus, and led Antiope away captive. O

urn to Corinth, where so much crime as he thought awaited him, and he took his road through Phocis. He it was who encountere

These separated themselves from the other people of the country, and took to robbing and plundering. They even ventured to

for an entire year1743. When the animal was tired with the chase, she took refuge in Mount Artemision, then fled to the rive

ough Arcadia, when he met Artemis and her brother Apollo. The goddess took the hind from him, and reproached him for violati

unt Erymanthos, and thence laid waste the region of Psophis. Heracles took his road through Pholoe, where he was hospitably

alea ; Eurytiôn went to Pholoe, Nessos to the river Euenos ; Poseidôn took the rest and sheltered them in Mount Eleusis. Whe

chased him into a snow-drift, where he caught and bound him, and then took him to Mycenæ. To clear out in one day all the du

ne day. Augeas agreed, not thinking the thing possible ; and Heracles took Phyleus, the son of Augeas, to witness the agreem

the Bebrycians, and slew their king Mygdôn, the brother of Amycos. He took a large portion of their territory and gave it to

he two-headed dog Orthos, the progeny of Echidna and Typhôn. Heracles took his road through Libya, and when he came to the v

y stretched forth their hands, hoping to be relieved by his might. He took Theseus by the hand, and raised him up1767 ; but

r had cast on his body. Wishing to give the shades blood to drink, he took one of the oxen of Hades, and killed it. Menœtios

brought him through Trœzên to Eurystheus ; and when he had shown him, took him back to the under-world. The hero having now

slave, and then she might give something for him and redeem him. She took her golden veil off her head, and with it bought

sacrifice, he waylaid and killed them. He then led an army into Elis, took the city, slew Augeas and his sons, and set Phyle

ve gods in order. After the capture of Elis he marched against Pylos, took the city, and killed Neleus and all his sons, exc

les afterwards assisted the Calydonians against the Thesprotians, and took the city of Ephyra, over which Phylas reigned, by

two oxen, he unyoked one of them, and killed, dressed, and ate it. He took with him Hylas the son of Theiodamas, who became

threw the babe into the sea to the protection of his father. Poseidôn took him to Æthiopia, and gave him to his daughter Ben

. The meaning of the response which he received being dubious1832, he took his way homewards through Trœzên, in order to con

o sleep with his own daughter Æthra ; and Poseidôn, it was also said, took advantage of the same night. Ægeus when departing

er had deposited his sword and shoes, and he removed it with ease and took them out. He was now to proceed to Athens and pre

d him ; but he speedily fell beneath the blows of the young hero, who took possession of his club, and bore it ever afterwar

o iron bedsteads, one long, the other short. When a stranger came, he took him, if short of stature, to the long bedstead, a

stances of the legend may be referred to the imagination of those who took on them to embellish and extend it, and to the fr

ily, where he was kindly received by Cocalos king of that island, who took up arms in his defence against Minôs when he purs

who seized all passers-by,) asleep, he deprived her of life : he also took vengeance on the murderers for the death of Apis.

he stranger who brought thither civilization and the arts. The people took the name of their new monarch, and were called Da

er in his demands, consented ; and the prophet set about the cure. He took a number of the ablest young men of the place, an

f Geryoneus, for Medusa was at the time pregnant by Poseidôn. Perseus took up the head, put it into his wallet, and set out

laid on the head of the dead one, who instantly recovered. Asclepios took the herb and by means of it restored Glaucos1976.

ce in the circumstances. Some say it was the form of Apollo that Zeus took . In some versions it is Zeus who turns Callisto i

kill her with her arrows as a noxious beast ; Zeus then, it is said, took the unborn infant and gave it to Maia to rear. It

s Rhœcos and Hylæos attempting her honour perished by her arrows. She took a part in the Argonautic expedition, was at the C

e is that given above, that she was the daughter of Leda by Zeus, who took the form of a white swan. According to the Cypria

eseus, whose mother Æthra they dragged in return into captivity. They took part in all the great undertakings of their time,

f the infants with her hoof, and made it livid (πέλιον). The herdsmen took and reared the babes, naming the one with the mar

seidôn with the power of changing himself into various forms ; and he took successively those of an eagle, a lion, a serpent

Phylace. Everything fell out as he had said. The herdsmen of Iphiclos took him, and he was thrown into prison, where he was

ampûs immediately desired to be removed to some other place ; the man took up the bad at the head, the woman at the foot, Me

e favours of Hippodameia. Unwilling, however, to keep his promise, he took an opportunity as they were driving along a cliff

a, whence on the death of Pelops Atreus came with an army to Elis and took possession of the throne2078. Thyestes, it is sai

Cretan archers served all parties as mercenaries, the people of Crete took no share in the Persian, Peloponnesian, or other

t in the Odyssey2120 we are told by Calypso, that ‘rose-fingered’ Eôs took him, and that ‘holy, gold-seated’ Artemis slew hi

vow was binding : and yet he was desirous of being a father. The gods took the hide of his only ox, which he had sacrificed

tire number was fifty2153. When the heroes were all assembled, Mopsos took auguries, and the signs being favourable, they go

to have an ill smell ; so that their husbands, unable to endure them, took to their beds the captives whom they had brought

d occurred about a twelvemonth before. The women seeing the Argonauts took them for their enemies the Thracians, and came do

mself into the sea to swim to the Flowery Isle. Aphrodite to save him took him and set him to dwell at Lilybæon. The Argonau

meet with Argonautic traditions. When it entered the Pontos the mythe took two different directions, just as the colonies th

was by Creôn remorselessly entombed alive. Adrastos flying to Athens took refuge at the altar of Mercy ; and Theseus leadin

bear had been nursing the infant. Struck with this strange event, he took home the babe, reared him as his own son, and nam

eft him there2215. Achilleus having joined them at Tenedos, a quarrel took place between him and Agamemnôn ; but it was made

g failed, the Achæans turned to ravaging the surrounding country, and took several towns. Soon after Achilleus being desirou

s of giving over the enterprise he prevented their departure. He then took some other towns, killed Troïlos, and captured an

went to Athens, where he was acquitted by the court of Areiopagos. He took possession of the throne of his father, and marri

36 he landed in the country of the Ciconians in Thrace, where his men took and burned the town of Ismaros ; but delaying on

y his hand2239. Telegonos, on learning whom he had unwittingly slain, took Penelope and Telemachos and the body of his fathe

ods, the one superior, veiled and nameless, with whom the supreme god took counsel when about to announce by lightning any c

on the air and fell to the ground. Numa having first slain a heifer, took it up and named it Ancile. He regarded it as the

was probably the more ancient version, but it was also said that she took the form of a quail, ὄρτυξ, (see Apollod. i. 4. l

ut sup. 689. Paus. ut sup. 690. It is uncertain when this change took place ; it is the goddess who is pursued in Teles

of Assyria, by his own daughter Smyrna. 746. Ares, out of jealousy, took it is said the form of a boar for the purpose of

ote on Ovid’s Fasti, iv. 276. 1139. Diodor. iii. 58, 59. He probably took his account of Cybele from Dionysius of Samos, no

sed at the weight, and opening the coffin found the stone, which they took out, and set it up in the grove where her Heroön

herecydes ut sup. Others said Heracles killed the guardian-dragon and took the apples himself. Eurip. Her. Fur. 394. seq. Ap

, hunting in a grove, First saw the boy Endymiôn, from whose eyes She took eternal fire that never dies ; How she conveyed h

said that Proteus gave Paris a phantom (ϵἴδωλoν) of Helena, which he took to Troy. See Plato, Rep. ix. 586. Phædr. 243. Eud

, great while they came in their own true forms; but far oftener they took on the shape of animals or human beings, so that

ound brought the wild deer to bay.” The Chase ( Debay ). One day he took his bow and arrows, and started out alone. He had

the crops failed, and the ground was barren and dry. Want and famine took the place of wealth and plenty throughout the wor

hores grew many bright flowers. It all looked so cheerful that Latona took heart again and stepped out of the boat to explor

feared that otherwise Juno might harm her two beautiful babes. So she took a little one in each arm, and again set forth on

mself, and in a very strange way. When Narcissus was born, his mother took him to a wise man who could foretell the future,

r spindle.” A Spinner ( Moreau ). So, as I said, wealth and comfort took the place of poverty in Arachne’s home, and the p

ld visit Arachne to see what she meant by her boast. Accordingly, she took on the form of an old, gray-haired woman, and lea

Then Minerva dropped her staff and cried, “Lo! she is come!” and she took on her true shape and showed herself in all her g

a trial of skill. Without more words, the goddess and the humble girl took their stand, each before an empty loom, and began

hours of suffering, she died. Orpheus’ grief was terrible to see. He took up his beloved lyre, but its charm for him was go

as you and I have, there was but one eye for all three of them. They took turns in using that single eye; so that while one

saw the three monsters lying fast asleep on the shore beneath him. He took his sharp, crooked sword, and, fixing his eyes on

g went on as though it had never been interrupted. After that Perseus took his wife to his island home, and there they spent

in her honor; for there had been so much sorrow in her life that she took all the joy that was within her reach. And it was

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

h its shape that she filled it with her autumn fruits and flowers and took it for her emblem. And this is the story of the o

rrow is swifter than the fleetest horse.” Then, choosing an arrow, he took careful aim, and the next instant the centaur fel

ce, Hercules seized him, and flung him far out into the sea. The gods took pity on him, and, as he was falling, changed him

frank, generous youth, and most skillful in all the games in which he took part. Only Aegeus, the king of Athens, did not ca

een as a baby, had grown to be a strong youth, and one day his mother took him to the place where the sword and sandals were

s knee and, using all his strength, easily raised the heavy stone and took from under it the sword and the sandals. Then, bi

away! “Why, what wonderful grass that must be!” cried Glaucus, and he took up a handful and began to chew it. As soon as the

d. Glaucus hastened home, and finding the spring where Scylla usually took her evening bath, he emptied the little flask, wh

om shapeless blocks of marble. His work was all in all to him, and he took no interest in the outside world. Many women of C

stand it no longer. One midnight, when every one was fast asleep, he took a spade, and walked to an open meadow which was f

formed the very highest type of beauty for a Cyclops. Then Polyphemus took his pipe of reeds, and sat down on a rock that ov

k from ethereal Heaven. The force of fire ascended first on high, And took its dwelling in the vaulted sky: Then air succeed

as made aware of the deception, but refused to destroy his children), took him prisoner, and threw him into Tartarus, from w

in proved conqueror, chasing from heaven his father and his king, who took refuge in that part of Italy known as Latium; Jan

ro’ the pores of oak.” Ovid. From the gaieties and fêtes which then took place arose the name of Saturnalia, or fêtes of S

lia, or fêtes of Saturn, which lasted three, four, and five days, and took place in December. All work was stayed, friend in

this monster, Bacchus fought bravely against the foes of Heaven, and took the form of a Lion, while animated by the cries o

shes, and his form was changed into that of a wolf. From this Jupiter took the name which denotes him an avenger of the laws

and shame the world forsook; Fraud, avarice, and force, their places took . Then sails were spread to every wind that blew,

ter. Her pride protected her beauty: for when the God, to seduce her, took the form of a cuckoo, she recognised him in his d

his affections, and surprised him in the company of Io; a change soon took place in the appearance of the latter, when, thro

ful animal, and at last had the courage to sit upon his back. Jupiter took advantage of her situation, and with precipitate

er, when the Gods, at her entreaty, changed her into a laurel. Apollo took a branch and formed it into a crown, and to this

air, a pair of ears, long and shaggy. Alarmed at this phenomenon, Pan took to flight, and the prince, desolate at the loss o

immediately betrayed his ignorance and incapacity. The flying horses took advantage of his confusion, and departed from the

e distant from their place of abode, a storm surprised them, and they took shelter in the palace of Pyrenæus: but scarcely h

t her virtue, or that the God was successful! Diana herself, however, took a very different view, and though Calista conceal

ear his presence, fell scorched by his thunderbolt. Jupiter, however, took the infant which Semele bore him, and confided it

nt to Erigone, the daughter of Icarius, and to accomplish his purpose took the form of a bunch of grapes; scarcely was it pr

ed, died in sorrow. Icarius was changed into the star Bootes, Erigone took the sign of the Virgin, and Mera that of the Dog-

, betwixt rage and confusion, retired for a time to Thrace, and Venus took refuge in the isle of Cyprus, where she gave birt

er shakes the skies.” Homer. In the month of August, the Vulcanalia took place at Rome, streets were illuminated, fires ki

tasks; she poured upon the nymph torments the most excruciating, and took delight in rendering her miserable, who, not cont

y this relentless rigour, and by the touching nature of the story; he took her up to heaven, restored Cupid to his place, an

onger the affront with patience bore; A boxen shuttle in her hand she took , And more than once, Arachne’s forehead struck.”

nd helmet. It was in one of her temples that the following occurrence took place, from which she adopted this device. Medusa

hey pass the breeze’s flight, My bolts are not so feathery light.’ He took the shaft — and oh! thy look, Sweet Venus! when t

He took the shaft — and oh! thy look, Sweet Venus! when the shaft he took , He sighed, and felt the urchin’s art, He sighed

wore, And then began her pity to implore. But ere he thus began, she took her flight, So swift she was already out of sight

f pillaging the Temple at Delphi, were seized with a sudden panic and took to flight. This terror was attributed to Pan, and

counsel of Pan, that the Gods at the moment of the assault of Typhon, took the figures of various animals, changing himself

les of gladness, sparkling in his face: Nor could contain, but, as he took his way, Impatient longs to make the first essay;

f Priapus. Juno having vowed vengeance against the goddess of beauty, took that opportunity to deform her son in all his lim

e so vicious, that he was known as the god of lewdness. His festivals took place principally at Lampsacus, where they consec

of bright nymphs, with sober grace,) Came glittering like a star, and took her place. Her heavenly form beheld, all wished h

pursued, and each as pleased his mind On her, whom chance presented, took . The feast An image of a taken town expressed.”

rable, but not cast down, by the many refusals he met with, Vertumnus took a thousand shapes to influence the success of his

s father, Athamas, who became inflamed by such a sudden fury, that he took Ino for a Lioness, and her two children for whelp

ttributed to him. In order to gain the affections of Alcmena, Jupiter took the form of her husband, and from this union was

ds gushed forth the spumy gore, Mixed with the Lernæan venom, this he took , Nor dire revenge his dying breast forsook, His g

e character, for enticing his guest to the top of a high mountain, he took an opportunity of throwing Theseus over a deep pr

nth. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img215 The shepherd took him and presented him to Peribœa, the wife of Pol

ngly authority for one year alternately. Eteocles was the eldest, and took to himself the first period of government; but wh

isibaus. To fill up the measure of his crimes, he repudiated her, and took for his spouse Callirhoe. The brothers of his des

affections of his wife. Irritated at so unlooked for a crime, Atreus took a fearful vengeance. Having been banished from th

higher thoughts and more exalted sentiments. Ulysses, King of Ithaca, took upon himself the charge of bringing the young Ach

and would have sacrificed the coward Trojan to his vengeance, when he took flight, and escaped by the aid of Venus. ——— “Po

rom him was turned into a hyacinth. Æneas, son of Venus and Anchises, took part in all the battles which preceded the fall o

s. He awoke his father Anchises, placed the old man on his shoulders, took the young Ascanius, his son, by the hand, and led

sle of the Phæacians. He saw on the shores the beautiful Nausica, who took him to King Alcinous, her father, from whom he re

in a cavern, where he kept his sheep. In the morning Polyphemus came, took two sailors and devoured them; at his repast in t

, took two sailors and devoured them; at his repast in the evening he took two more. Ulysses, horrified at his danger, thoug

tings as a place of peculiar safety; and, consequently the loss which took place when it was consumed, could scarcely be est

nowy fruit encumbered, made. A wide spread mulberry tree its rise had took Just in the margin of a gurgling brook.” Ovid.

favour in the eyes of this superstitious people. At his death, which took place after a reign of forty-three years, not onl

o blows, and even death itself, from the hand of a pontiff, whom they took for the instrument of an angry deity.” The counc

, and his desires fulfilled. Nine days, however, before the sacrifice took place, the priest, prostrating himself, uttered t

he least curious of their beliefs. One of their divinities, they say, took his wife, and threw her with so strong an arm int

saw a statue of Jupiter arrayed in a mantle of wrought gold. This he took possession of, and ordered in its place a woolen

quered the Titans, and delivered his father and mother. He afterwards took up arms against Saturn himself, whom he overcame

beauty of Europa, daughter of Agenor [Age′nor], king of Phœnicia. He took the form of a snow-white bull, and mingled with t

. This the captain promised, but when they had set sail, the mariners took possession of the ship, and steered in another di

lace. Ques. What were Juno’s faults? Ans. She was very jealous, and took the most cruel revenge on the mortal woman whom J

errible punishment we have described. The last execution of this kind took place in the reign of the emperor Domitian. Ques

is daughter, who was a Vestal Virgin, ascended the triumphal car, and took her place by her father’s side. The tumult immedi

to some, she was the daughter of Jupiter and Themis. When the Titans took up arms against Jupiter, Astræa descended to eart

which they did. Pan saw the transformation, and was much grieved. He took some of the reeds away for a remembrance. On appl

by whatever means, set fire to this magnificent building. This event took place on the very day on which Alexander the Grea

ess, in revenge, deprived Athamas of reason. The king, in his frenzy, took the queen and her children for wild beasts, and p

as Arion sung, and now, as he was struggling in the waves, a dolphin took him on his back, and carried him safe to shore. P

gh the kingdom of Lycia. Before proceeding to the combat, Bellerophon took counsel of the soothsayer, Polyidus [Polyi′dus],

he waves. In her despair, she cast herself into the sea, but the gods took pity on the faithful pair, and transformed them i

ken chest. Meleager had already attained the years of manhood when he took part in the expedition generally known as the Cal

she learned that they had fallen by the hand of Meleager, the Furies took possession of her soul. Entering hastily into the

killed Hector, after a desperate combat. According to Homer, Achilles took an ignoble revenge on the dead body of his foe, w

e on the field of battle. We have already spoken of the part which he took in carrying off the Palladium of Troy. As a rewar

e, that they might as well gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and the suitors were amazed to see him h

en, having adjusted the cord, and chosen an arrow from the quiver, he took such steady aim that the arrow sped unerringly th

to the story of Orestes. They say that when pursued by the Furies, he took refuge in the temple of Apollo, at Delphi. By the

in the prophetic discourse of Anchises. Returning to upper air, Æneas took leave of the sibyl, and pursued his voyage along

ssed themselves of great booty. Sylla also plundered Delphi, and Nero took from it, at one time, no less than five hundred s

nments as frequent in ancient times as in our own? Ans. No; but they took place several times in the year, forming a necess

ed in Persia? Ans. After the conquest of Persia, by the Arabs, which took place in the seventh century, those who refused t

events. When alphabetic writing was introduced, the letters naturally took the form of the ancient runes. The magic verses w

suppressed in Britain during the reign of Nero. The persecuted Druids took refuge in the island of Mona or Anglesea, whence

h as a man could carry. The dyer’s art was not needed, for the cotton took , as it grew, the richest and most varied hues. Th

the country. He proceeded to the shores of the Mexican gulf, where he took leave of his followers, promising that, when many

h of their slaughtered enemies. The Sun, the great parent of mankind, took compassion on their degraded state, and sent two

red emblem should sink into the earth of its own accord. This prodigy took place in the valley of Cuzco, where the wedge san

n the same subject. According to both these traditions, seven persons took refuge in caves, in which they were preserved fro

tesman. He filled the highest offices in the gift of his country, and took so prominent a part in public affairs, that an ac

red the death of their intrepid defender. The martyrdom of St. Justin took place at Rome, about the year 161 A. D. Juven

verses in honor of those who fell at Marathon, the elegy of Simonides took the prize, although Æschylus was one of the compe

d earth. Saturn, the same as Chronos, signifies Time. Saturn, when he took the kingdom of the world, agreed always to devour

iverse instead of his father. Saturn, upon the usurpation of Jupiter, took refuge in Italy. He was kindly received by Janus,

a perpetual remembrance of the past. That part of Italy where Saturn took refuge, was called Latium, and lies along the Med

nd sanction of the God: High heaven, with trembling, the dread signal took , And all Olympus to the centre shook. Iliad, Boo

his head, and metamorphosed him into an owl, which Minerva afterwards took for her attendant. The owl is not accounted a sag

red to Atlas, the giant, for information concerning these apples, and took from him the burden of the earth which he bore up

of his father-in-law, Hercules was obliged to leave the place, and he took with him his wife. On his journey, being obliged

es, remembering that the father of Iole had refused him his daughter, took upon himself to make war upon that king, and kill

son is chiefly known as the chief of the Argonautic expedition, which took place, according to common chronology, B. C. 1243

as they were about to be offered, a winged ram, with a golden fleece, took them upon his back, and flew away to Colchis thro

ulls, etc. The fleece being thus obtained, Jason, as he had promised, took Medea for his wife, and returned in triumph to hi

him to Ægeus. Æthra one day, previously to the departure of Theseus, took him along with her to a spot where a large stone

er to Athens, but her brothers. Castor and Pollux, recovered her, and took her home to her parents at Sparta. Theseus and Pe

, and honoured his memory. Cimon, about four centuries before Christ, took up the remains of Theseus, had them removed to At

, but one of the shepherds of Polybus, King of Corinth, found him and took him to the palace of the king. The Queen of Corin

racle should be accomplished. Œdipus, uncertain whither he should go, took the road to Phocis, but he had not proceeded far,

, Antigone, he wandered into Attica. Arrived at Mount Colonos, Œdipus took refuge in a grove sacred to the Furies. Theseus,

eated. Did the sons of Œdipus peaceably succeed to their father? Who took , the part of Polynices; and what was the occasion

rived wings of wax and of feathers, for himself and his son, and they took their flight towards Italy. Icarus mounted too hi

herd of the neighbourhood, and the poor man, touched with compassion, took home the foundling, and reared him as his son. Pa

a fatal superstition hardened him against her supplications. Calchas took the knife in his hand, and was about to strike Ip

he Greeks, concealed within the horse, found themselves in Troy, they took advantage of the night, got out of the horse, for

ved the murder of the king. The latter, being in need of refreshment, took a bath, and while he was unarmed, the queen and E

his friend? How did Iphigenia treat the friends? What generous strife took place between the friends? What discovery was mad

till lived, denied them all. The suitors, as the princes were called, took up their abode in the palace of Ulysses, slaughte

ted as his children all those who died with arms in their hands. Odin took no nourishment but wine, and distributes to two w

hipped. The sacred fire was kindled by concentrated sunbeams. Priests took charge of the sacred fires in Persia, and they we

eir word was given, and they dared not depart from it. When a Mexican took an oath, that is, when he made a solemn promise o

eligion, which supposes that the primitive God of the Greeks, Saturn, took refuge in the Ausonian land, (Italy.) The religio

omen, and foreshowed to him a prosperous adventure; but if the birds took a contrary course, an evil presage took hold of h

s adventure; but if the birds took a contrary course, an evil presage took hold of his imagination; and he was thrown, by hi

resence of his Maker. —  “And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone which he had put for his pillow, and se

d, and did much damage to this temple. Lord Elgin, a Scotch nobleman, took pains some years since, to pull down and convey t

nocence, was about to give up the blameless Jesus to his enemies, “he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude,

, and the two nymphs Adrastea and Ida, otherwise called the Melisses, took care of his infancy. The poets relate, that, to p

e her own name to that goddess, and that the Corybantes, her priests, took their names from Corybas. In time Cybele was reck

rmitted to marry until they had attained the age of thirty. They also took care of the palladium, on which the very existenc

nd sanction of the god: High heaven, with trembling, the dread signal took , And all Olympus to the centre shook.” Homer.

lab’ring nature, and dissolve her life. Downward the various goddess took her flight, And drew a thousand colours from the

ed into an owl, a bird which announces misfortunes. Minerva, however, took it under her protection, because it watches and d

goat.) It represents the goat Amalthea, or the princess Melissa, who took care of the infancy of Jupiter. 11. January, sign

lace of Pyreneus, king of Phocis. Being insulted by that prince, they took wings and flew away. To pursue them, he rushed fr

ho has two mothers. Some Tyrrhenian pirates, having found him asleep, took him off from the island of Naxos with a view to s

of Minerva, to whom that tree was particularly sacred. The city then took the name of its tutelary divinity. Athens became

unexampled severity. In the war between the Trojans and Greeks, Mars took the part of the former; but being wounded by Diom

ment of his birth, the tree was opened. The Naiades received him, and took care of his infancy. Being brought up in the wood

ge for their protectors? What appellation was given to the nymphs who took charge of the ash? By what nymphs are the fountai

e feast was celebrated was adorned at great expense, and as it always took place at night, a variety of lights illumined the

r ideas were overcast, their traditions became obscured, and idolatry took root; but the difference existing between crime a

seen Proserpine, gathering flowers with her beautiful companions, he took her away. Cyane, endeavouring to oppose it, was t

ample fields the soft Elysian air.” “These holy rites perform’d they took their way, Where long extended plains of pleasure

hich grew again as soon as devoured. “There Tityus tortur’d lay, who took his birth From heav’n, his nursing from the fruit

equaled in swiftness that of horses, and even the flight of birds. He took two of them, whose bodies were thickly set with h

s representing monsters. Perseus met them in his voyages, fought, and took them. The ship he mounted, was called Pegasus; th

island Seriphos, where a fisherman, by the name of Dictys, found it, took them out, and carried them to king Polydectes, wh

f Medusa, which turned him into a rock, and broke her chains. He then took her to wife. — See Fig. 70. Fig. 70. Belleropho

o, as well as helped himself out of, the Labyrinth. On his return, he took Ariadne with him; but he soon after ungratefully

the others had fled for protection. When translated to the skies, he took a seat among the constellations, under the name o

ia Narbonesis, or Campus Lapideus, the Stony Plain. To ease Atlas, he took the heavens upon his shoulders. He separated two

red to his fellow creatures. In moralizing those fables, the ancients took Hercules for the strengh of reason and philosophy

by Alcimede, was an infant when his father died, and his uncle Pelias took upon himself the direction of the government. Pel

, and an army of men instantly sprang up; but they were destroyed. He took the fleece, and fled by night, carrying with him

leece, and fled by night, carrying with him Medea, whom he afterwards took to wife. Ætes ordered his son Absyrtus to pursue

the vessel. Upon this he leaped into the sea, and one of the dolphins took him up, and carried him safe to Tænarus. As soon

the most beautiful woman of the age. The whole of the Grecian states took up arms, to resent the injury which Paris had inf

d unhurt. No sooner had the Grecians set the city on fire, than Æneas took his aged father Anchises on his shoulder, with hi

ise of a female; but Ulysses, having assumed the habit of a merchant, took with him thither some goods, which he offered for

ried away the Palladium of the city; slew Rhœsus, king of Thrace, and took away his horses before they had drank of the rive

of needlework about which she was busied, should be finished; but she took care to unweave, in the night, what she had woven

vows, and oaths. They were jealous to keep inviolable an oath. If one took an oath, he would say, “Does not Mexitli (or some

rpation, he preserved some of the forms which were admired in her. He took the perfidious course of embellishing them. It wa

ole purpose of conveying lessons of wisdom. But the people in general took these allegories for literal truths, until events

it was bound around with a ribbon. After these ceremonies, the people took this stone, and cast it into the ditch with such

of Elis won from the inhabitants of Pisa and their allies, when they took and sacked the city of Pisa. This temple had for

even to its foundations. Then the priests, also called the prophets, took the Pythia, conducted her to the sanctuary, and p

ween men and animals, the latter being trained for this purpose. They took place in the amphitheatre, consecrated to Mars an

having forced many nations to adopt the worship of his country, Odin took the route to Scandinavia, by Chersonesus Cimbrica

transform himself at will; that, by the force of his enchantments, he took away the strength of his enemies, gave back healt

ing to the ancient Icelandic mythology, that terrible divinity, which took pleasure in shedding the blood of men, was the fa

cline the victory to the side he pleases; for these courageous people took care not to attribute defeats to their weakness,

of his presumptuous conduct, the gods carried away his children, and took them up to the heavens. They were employed in dri

t for one day in the year; the third did not quit their husbands, and took care of the domestic affairs of the temple. But n

etely triumphed over the superstitions of the Gauls; and this triumph took place in some provinces, but at a very late perio

en through and the roof would soon fall in. He told his captors. They took his warning, escaped destruction, rewarded the pr

held him in high honor. Other famous soothsayers were Amphiaraüs, who took part in the War of the Seven against Thebes; Calc

inst them, Juno and Minerva, divinities of the new dynasty of Heaven, took active part, — and Hercules, an earthly son of Ju

choice. The king of Heaven, although he perceived the intended fraud, took the heap of bones and fat, and, forthwith availin

re, he had good reason to limp after either of these catastrophes. He took part in the making of the human race, and in the

er her. While he thus lamented, Argus, observing, drove her away, and took his seat on a bank, from whence he could see in e

e sufferings of his mistress, sent Mercury to despatch Argus. Mercury took his sleep-producing wand, and presented himself o

asleep. At once he slew him, and set Io free. The eyes of Argus Juno took and scattered as ornaments on the tail of her pea

s… Now the girls, so soon as they were come to the flowering meadows, took great delight in various sorts of flowers, whereo

hat when he played on his lyre, stones moved of their own accord, and took their places in the wail, with which he was forti

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

th wonder at the sight, that old house of theirs was changed. Columns took the place of the corner posts, the thatch grew ye

eak, tell us your wishes. What favor have you to ask of us?” Philemon took counsel with Baucis a few moments, then declared

of Heaven by his mother Juno. The sea-goddesses, Enrynome and Thetis, took him mercifully to themselves, and for nine years

When — but can it be? — … Ay, he it was advancing! In he strode, And took his stand before Admetos, — turned Now by despair

accepted, and Tmolus, the mountain-god, was chosen umpire. The senior took his seat, and cleared away the trees from his ear

all things else, Apollo, but mine shall strike thee.” So saying, he took his stand on a rock of Parnassus, and drew from h

e spoken, when a stiffness seized her limbs; and little by little she took on the appearance of a laurel tree. Apollo embrac

om it was made, For the god being one day too warm in his wooing, She took to the tree to escape his pursuing; Be the cause

ect, — her eyes fixed constantly on him. At last, they say, her limbs took root in the ground, and her face became a flower,

long legs, and his body were covered with a hairy spotted hide. Fear took the place of his former boldness, and the hero fl

e son of Cinyras and Myrrha, and was captivated by him. She no longer took any interest in her favorite resorts, — Paphos, a

Psyche’s request, preparations for her fate were made. The royal maid took her place in a procession, which more resembled a

regain the lover that was lost. Obeying the commands of Ceres, Psyche took her way to the temple of the golden-crowned Cypri

ude. She caused them to give offence to Cybele. That powerful goddess took from them their human form: the huntress heroine,

s childish head upon her breast, And, with still panting rockt, there took his rest. In Abydos dwelt the manly Leander, who

P.] The Wanderings of Bacchus. — After the death of Semele,196 Jove took the infant Bacchus and gave him in charge to the

an oak, which he plucked from the branch, became gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod,

stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod, with the same result. He took an apple from the tree; you would have thought he

n his hand; when he put a morsel to his lips, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat li

he taught the boy the use of the plough, and how to sow the seed. She took him in her chariot, drawn by winged dragons, thro

s in a hive.251 § 131. Acheloüs and Hercules. 252— A similar contest took place between Hercules and the river-god Acheloüs

presiding over certain funeral games. As luck would have it, the hero took part in the quoit-throwing, and hurled a quoit fa

Unsuspectingly the giant resumed the burden of the heavens. Hercules took the apples. His twelfth exploit was to fetch Cerb

d to see the champion of the earth so brought to his end. But Jupiter took care that only his mother’s part in him should pe

er a time, growing indifferent to his wife, Athamas put her away, and took Ino, the daughter of Cadmus. The unfortunate sequ

nding danger to her children from the influence of their step-mother, took measures to put them out of her reach. Mercury ga

on which she set the two children. Vaulting into the air, the animal took his course to the East; but when he was crossing

n they reached these islands, they, accordingly, let go a dove, which took her way between the rocks, and passed in safety,

y the roots to ensure her silence, and, pretending that she was dead, took in marriage the other sister, Philomela. Procne b

had come, she led Theseus to the stone. He removed it with ease, and took the sword and shoes. Since, at that time, the roa

dingly, Pirithoüs was to marry Hippodamia, daughter of Atrax, Theseus took his friend’s part in the battle that ensued betwe

obbing, then silence. Then a voice called him, — and he followed. God took him from his troubles. Antigone returned to Thebe

lled the city to the ground. Its inhabitants, counselled by Tiresias, took refuge in foreign lands. Tiresias, himself, peris

Jove. Both by blood and by marriage he was connected with Theseus. He took to wife Aërope, granddaughter of Minos II., king

icient to excite by turns the hopes and fears of the powers above who took part with either side. Juno and Minerva, in conse

were completely successful. The Greeks were driven from the field and took refuge in their ships. Then Agamemnon, king of me

Ate, the goddess of infatuation; and thereupon complete reconcilement took place between the heroes. Then Achilles went fort

her message, and Priam prepared to obey. He opened his treasuries and took out rich garments and cloths, with ten talents in

n the city; for Calchas the prophet had told them that if the Trojans took possession of it, they would assuredly triumph ov

his kingdom, and was slain at last on the fatal night when the Greeks took the city. He had armed himself, and was about to

ed the urn. At once, his sister, believing Orestes to be really dead, took the urn from him, and embracing it poured forth h

s was not yet relieved from the vengeance of the Erinyes. Finally, he took refuge with Minerva at Athens. The goddess afford

ops, this is wine; taste and drink after thy meal of man’s flesh.” He took and drank it, and was hugely delighted with it, a

the wagon likewise an abundant supply of food and wine. The princess took her seat and plied the lash, her attendant virgin

od and ill, Took from him sight, but gave him strains divine.” He took for his theme the Wooden Horse, by means of which

ft murmurs uttering, each indulged His grief.378 The father and son took counsel together how they should get the better o

up for him, and merely to gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and handled it with the hand of a master

d, and wrought, and thought with me — That ever with a frolic welcome took The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed Free he

her, Anchises, was too old to walk with the speed required, and Æneas took him upon his shoulders. Thus burdened, leading hi

ven away from Phineus by the heroes of the Argonautic expedition, and took refuge in the island where Æneas now found them.

bled him to advance far into the sea, so that the Trojans, in terror, took to their oars to get out of his way. Hearing the

discovered his loss, and sorrowing deeply for his faithful steersman took charge of the ship himself. Under his guidance th

ssage and longing to touch the opposite shore. But the stern ferryman took in only such as he chose, driving the rest back.

the four elements, fire, air, earth, and water, all which when united took the form of the most excellent part, fire, and be

romised me the fulfilment of my wish, if I would consent to be his. I took a handful of sand, and holding it forth, said, ‘G

unger to devour their tables. This portent now came true; for as they took their scanty meal, seated on the grass, the men p

ed land!” he exclaimed, “this is our home, this our country!” He then took measures to find out who were the present inhabit

d Alecto from Erebus, and sent her to stir up discord. The Fury first took possession of the queen, Amata, and roused her to

is house. They burned his palace and slew his friends. He escaped and took refuge with Turnus, who protects him with arms. T

with a chosen band of followers and Pallas accompanying, mounted and took the way to the Etruscan city,386 having sent back

his arms. The belt only, adorned with studs and carvings of gold, he took and clasped round his own body. The rest he remit

obly and unknown. The Final Conflict. — At length the final conflict took place between Æneas and Turnus. Turnus had avoide

was still incomplete, for it was without human beings. They therefore took an ashen spar and made a man out of it; woman the

s the night. At last they came to a large hall, with an entrance that took the whole breadth of one end of the building. Her

taking breath, Thor went to it again with all his might, but when he took the horn from his mouth, it seemed to him that he

Thor if I had not already observed that thou art by no means what we took thee for.” As he finished speaking a large gray

I will direct thy arm toward the place where he stands.” Höder then took the mistletoe, and under the guidance of Loki, da

e gods, with stroke Painless and swift, set free her airy soul, Which took , on Balder’s track, the way below; And instantly

“Balder hath ridden over Gyoll’s bridge, and yonder lieth the way he took to the abodes of death.” Hermod pursued his jour

revented from returning to Asgard. The Funeral of Balder. — The gods took up the dead body and bore it to the sea-shore whe

nto a salmon, and lay hid among the stones of the brook. But the gods took his net and dragged the brook, and Loki finding h

r father, died with her husband. Sigmund, thereupon, became king, and took to himself a wife. But she, suffering injury at t

political opponents 1302, he remained in exile until his death, which took place in Ravenna, 1321. His Vita Nuova (New Life)

s sacred to this deity. Here military manœuvres and athletic contests took place; here Mars was adored by sacrifice, and her

ome. § 78. Interpretative. — The month in which the festival of Linus took place was called the Lambs’ Month: the days were

. Arriving in the river Tiber, the serpent glided from the vessel and took possession of an island, upon which a temple was

ed at the instigation of Medea (§ 145, etc.). In that affair Alcestis took no part. For her family, see § 132 (5) C or 95 C.

effected, Æpytus, aided by his mother, put Polyphontes to death, and took possession of the kingdom. Sources: Hygin. (Fab.

en Achilles himself. When the Grecians had set the city on fire Æneas took his aged father, Anchises, on his shoulders, whil

ted by Ulysses, and killed himself. Another Ajax, son of Oileus, also took a prominent part in the Trojan War. Alces′tis [A

e vessel. He then threw himself into the sea, and one of the dolphins took him up and carried him to Tænarus, near Corinth.

e overcame all the difficulties which the king had put in his way. He took away the Golden Fleece and Medea also. The king s

ir children were Cupid, Anteros, and Harmonia. In the Trojan War Mars took the part of the Trojans, but was defeated by Diom

use they mimicked his actions, putting horns on their heads when they took part in his orgies. Mi′mir [Mimir]. In Scandinav

hment, corresponding with Hades. Na′tio [Natio]. A Roman goddess who took care of young infants. Nemæ′an Lion [Nemæan], se

fore they went to war, because they wished to signify that they never took up arms but in the cause of justice. “Forbear, s

resent at the famous battle between the Lapithæ and the Centaurs, and took a leading part in the Trojan war.         “... H

names of Apollo. This title was also given to Mercury for the part he took in inventing beneficent laws. Norns. Three Scand

mother of Nemesis and the Fates. Nundi′na [Nundina]. The goddess who took charge of children when they were nine days old —

tains of the same name. “High heaven with trembling the dread signal took , And all Olympus to the center shook.” Pope. O

s he was born; but the slave who had been entrusted with this mission took the child to Mount Ida, and left it there. Some s

Ida, and left it there. Some shepherds, however, found the infant and took care of him. He lived among them till he had grow

nd overcame the Centaurs, many of whom were killed, and the remainder took to flight. Pi′tho [Pitho], the goddess of Persua

e head of the victim. This was called the Immolation. The priest then took a cup of wine, tasted it, and handed it to the by

out her tongue. When Procne heard of her husband’s unfaithfulness she took a terrible revenge (see Itys). Procne was turned

him, thanks to his extraordinary weapon, and, after binding him fast, took possession of the vacant throne, intending to rul

on’s tr.). Ignorant of the deception practised upon him, Cronus then took leave, and the overjoyed mother clasped her rescu

s signally defeated. Jupiter, delighted to have triumphed so quickly, took possession of the supreme power, and aided by Rhe

s inflicted by her fellow prisoners. “Hope sole remain’d within, nor took her flight, Beneath the vessel’s verge conceal’d

hem, climbed the highest mountains, clung to uprooted trees, and even took refuge in the light skiffs they had constructed i

s, in treating of the diluvian myths, state that Deucalion and Pyrrha took refuge in an ark, which, after sailing about for

and sanction of the god: High heaven with trembling the dread signal took , And all Olympus to the centre shook.” Homer ( P

y he and Mercury, his special messenger and favourite among the gods, took the forms of needy belated travellers, and entere

their efforts to secure it were vain, and finally the persecuted fowl took refuge between Jupiter’s knees. Touched with thei

tle, fair, and slender; but, in spite of all the precautions which he took when visiting her, Juno discovered the object of

                “The god of Physic     Had no antidote; alack! He who took her off so deftly     Couldn’t bring the maiden b

this spot was a small altar devoted to the Muses, and Comatas one day took a kid and offered it as a sacrifice. When his mas

iscovered that one was missing from his flock, in a fit of passion he took the goatherd and fastened him in a great chest, i

ing his sight. At last he reached the Cyclopes’ cave, and one of them took pity on him, and led him to the Sun, from whose r

gods could not restrain a rapturous murmur of admiration. Her beauty took them by storm, and her grace won their hearts; bu

nged into the sea, since called Ionian. After swimming across it, she took refuge in Egypt, where Jupiter restored her to al

his case, and was acquitted. Since then the hill upon which his trial took place has been called the Areopagus (Ares’ Hill)

d with the new city of Rome and its turbulent, lawless citizens, Mars took it under his special protection; and once, when a

ale descendants. Idas and Marpessa Like all other gods, Neptune took a lively interest in men’s affairs, and sometimes

n away from his kingdom, which was seized by the King of Troy, Pelops took refuge in Greece, where he ruled the extensive pe

while a vulture feasted on his liver. “There Tityus was to see, who took his birth From heav’n, his nursing from the foodf

very likely to weigh his words under such circumstances, and Jupiter took the most solemn of all the oaths to gratify her w

ed with the utmost celerity, and Midas beamed with satisfaction as he took his place at the head of the board, and viewed th

, poor Ariadne sickened and died, leaving a disconsolate widower, who took the crown she had so often worn and flung it up i

Titian. Bacchus’ lightheartedness had all vanished, and he no longer took any pleasure in music, dance, or revelry, until J

ow his contempt for the superstitious veneration paid to Ceres’ trees took his axe and cut down one of her sacred oaks. At h

d made her his wife. She became the mother of Zetes and Calais, — who took part in the Argonautic expedition, and drove away

, from the foam of whose dripping jaws the nightshade sprang, that he took refuge in a huge jar, and refused to come out unt

Lord Leighton. By Permission of the Fine Art Society, Ltd. Hercules took a prominent part in many heroic enterprises. Amon

centuries. Achelous was an opponent worthy of Hercules, and, besides, took advantage of his power to change his form at will

, as loving as ever, and she had no cause for complaint. Finally duty took him back to the court of Eurytus, where he beheld

rrupted marriage feast was now resumed; and when it was over, Perseus took his bride to Seriphus. There, hearing that Polyde

disturbed by Pelias, the king’s brother, who, aided by an armed host, took forcible possession of the throne. Æson and Alcim

his involuntary crime, made him flee to the court of Argos, where he took refuge with Prœtus, the king, who was also his ki

tr.). Fully aware of the importance of making a wise choice, Dryope took her time, and finally decided to marry Andræmon,

his too would soon vanish under the all-involving bark. She therefore took hasty leave of her father, sister, husband, and s

eeds, produced plaintive tones. Pan, seeing Syrinx had gone for ever, took seven pieces of the reed, of unequal lengths, bou

s; Came down, with all th’ attending deities.” Catullus. The guests took their seats, and pledged the bride and groom in b

went to Troy, under pretext of witnessing a solemn festival. There he took part in the athletic games, distinguished himself

able request; but at the same time he swore that, if Agamemnon really took his captive away, he would not strike another blo

drove as fast as his noble steeds could draw him. There, at the gate, took place the parting scene, which has deservedly bee

w Ægisthus and Clytæmnestra, and then, terrified at what he had done, took flight, but only to be pursued by the Furies and

and offered him a leathern flask full of heady wine, which the giant took down at a gulp little suspecting its effect. Very

Turnus, and, as soon as he began to fight, fled toward the river, and took refuge on one of the vessels, closely pursued by

uch an extreme that it became ridiculous, and the inevitable reaction took place. In the course of time, however, the germ o

, 221; significance, 356 Me′di-a. Country in Asia Minor, where Medea took refuge, 221 Med-i-ter-ra′ne-an. Sea dividing wor

, immortal like Euryale, 210 Stroph′a-des. Islands where the Harpies took refuge when driven from Thrace, 235; Æneas visits

way by, 165; Flora, wife of, 268 Ze′tes. Son of Boreas and Orithyia; took part in Argonautic expedition, and drove away Har

nged him into an owl, the harbinger of misfortune. Minerva afterwards took the owl under her protection, because it is a wat

, prevailed upon the Earth to afford her no asylum. Upon this, Latona took refuge in a floating island of the Archipelago, c

vens. Passing over the Acroceraunian mountains which emitted fire, he took from them some flaming matter, with which he made

l rites of the Egyptians. A priest, answering to the Grecian Mercury; took charge of the body, immediately after death. Anot

human flesh. He defeated the Amazons, a nation of warlike women, and took prisoner Hippolyte, their queen. In one day, by t

gnificence. It was supported by 127 pillars, each sixty feet high. It took 220 years to finish it. It was designedly set on

Upon the death of a cat, every inmate of the house in which the event took place cut off his eyebrows; but to celebrate the

xisting upon earth, under three forms. During this period, a conflict took place between the author of good, and Ahriman the