bove mere utility, not only to employ the faculties of the young upon what is necessary to be known, but to elevate them to

hat God has forbidden the worship of images. They must naturally ask, what nations have worshipped idols, and why they have

are the most remarkable persons to whom God bas revealed himself? At what different times were these revelations made? Afte

true religion? Did the patriarchs and prophets teach one doctrine? To what nation did God particularly communicate himself?

iled. The slaves were released from toil, and permitted to say and do what they pleased, even, it is said, to ridicule their

to associate with any man. Who was Vesta? Who were the vestals, and what was their discipline? Was the fire of Vesta’s tem

what was their discipline? Was the fire of Vesta’s temple sacred? To what punishment were the vestals exposed? Janus.

as often been noticed as a remarkable occurrence. Who was Janus, and what is the meaning of the fable of Saturn? Why did Ja

dog; when he lay down at her feet she sprang upon his back. This was what the wily god desired, and he immediately withdrew

itol. Did the ancients suppose that Jupiter loved human females, and what is related of his appearance to Semele? How did J

ed form? Who has given a fine description of the flight of Europa and what is it? What is the most famous statue of Jupiter

th from God. The Greeks supposed that Apollo instructed the Pythia in what he wished mortals to do; and all who could, repai

a branch of palm, and a globe. Who was Mars? Who attended Mars, and what animals were sacred to him? How was he regarded i

enclosed the place, and held it in reverence. Who was Vulcan, and of what use is the manufacture of metals? Whom did the an

iptures was the first metallurgist? What is the history of Vulcan? In what verses is Venus described as visiting Vulcan? Wha

Pandora? What is the meaning of this allegory? Who was Prometheus? Of what was Prometheus accused? How did Jupiter persecute

ge 55. Minerva was the goddess of Wisdom. Wisdom is the knowledge of what is right and true, and of what is best to be done

of Wisdom. Wisdom is the knowledge of what is right and true, and of what is best to be done, when intelligent beings are c

nt beings are called upon to act. Wisdom also includes the will to do what is right, and the love of goodness and truth. The

common to the Athenians. Who was the heathen goddess of Wisdom — and what is signified by Wisdom? Who personified Wisdom, a

What is the poetic origin of Minerva? How is Minerva represented? Of what city was Minerva the guardian? Why was the name o

sent at the ceremonies at Eleusis, were strictly forbidden to divulge what they saw there. Persons of both sexes were admitt

nly in this life, but after death. Those who broke the vow to conceal what they were instructed in, in these mysteries, were

tive condition of mankind? What favour did Ceres probably confer, and what was she called by the Egyptians? How was Ceres re

d what was she called by the Egyptians? How was Ceres represented? In what verses is her worship described? What honours wer

    ’Tis he, ’tis he, he comes to us From the depths of Tartarus. For what of evil doth he roam From his red and gloomy home

restored to earth? Did Ceres offer a second petition to Jupiter, and what is represented by this part of the fable of Prose

ines and charms with renovated bloom. Botanic Garden, Canto II. In what verses are Venus and Cupid described? What did Ve

ed? What did Venus personify? What were the appellations of Venus? In what verses is her rising from the sea described? Wher

ek ladies sometimes make of a mirror? What is the story of Adonis? In what verses is Adonis described? Cupid. Cupid

signified by the story of Cupid and Psyche? What were the Graces, and what were their attributes? Diana. See plate,

of the old superstition, appeased them, saying, “ Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not that the city of th

rd into the air. Who were the Muses? How were they represented? From what were their names derived? What was the office of

? What proverb is derived from the fable of Scylla and Charybdis, and what is its meaning? What were the Halcyones? What is

ho presided over different parts of nature? Who were the Harpies, and what was their character? Who presided over the waters

irer of false fear? What was the Egyptian Pan? Whom did Pan love, and what became of Echo? What was the origin of Pan’s pipe

d genius inspired him with virtuous sentiments, and instructed him in what is excellent action. They were represented as you

de over places as well as persons? How were the Genii worshipped, and what was the opinion of the ancients respecting spirit

s express? When did Justice descend from heaven? Who was Nemesis, and what were her attributes? Fame. Fame is the re

ve to the good or bad equally, without regard to the merit of either, what she pleased. They represented Fortune, as they ca

how is she represented? How did the ancients represent Fortune? Under what forms were Envy and Discord personified? By what

esent Fortune? Under what forms were Envy and Discord personified? By what nations, and under what names was Health worshipp

t forms were Envy and Discord personified? By what nations, and under what names was Health worshipped? Who was Somnus?

ip to heroes, or men who had rendered eminent services to society. In what manner they were led to this worship is told in t

ent mention of them in various books makes it necessary to understand what is meant by the Amazons. At the present time, by

hat did Nessus give to Dejanira? With whom did Hercules make war, and what was the result of that war? Whom did Hercules pre

was the result of that war? Whom did Hercules prefer to Dejanira, and what was the consequence of his preference? How did He

a beam fell on his head, and he was thus killed. Who was Jason? From what place did Jason embark? Who was Jason’s father an

ram with the golden fleece? What offer did Pelias make to Jason? Upon what condition did Etes offer Jason the fleece? Who as

of to illustrate some cruel or foolish contrivance, designed to alter what is properly unalterable. According to the fable,

m. Ægeus knew the sword, and readily believed Theseus when he related what his mother had told him. Ægeus was delighted with

n property; every man must take care of his own, and no man must take what does not belong to himself; and if one should tak

man must take what does not belong to himself; and if one should take what is not his own, that dishonest and violent conduc

is punished by the magistrate, who learns from books of written laws what is to be done to the criminal or the breakers of

who were respectable should come into one place, and deliberate upon what was best for the people to do; and if any man did

ur of this hero. What was the character of Theseus as a king, and in what condition was Attica when he began to reign? Why

and honourable? Who attended Theseus in search of new adventures, and what was his conduct to Helen? How were Theseus and hi

s well as she could. Afterwards the poor young man, in order to learn what he wished to know, went to the oracle at Delphi.

he would murder his father, and marry his mother. Œdipus did not know what to do: he had no home but the house of Polybus, a

l disease, prevailed at Thebes, and the Thebans inquired of an oracle what could be done to put a stop to the fatal plague.

ebes? What happened to Œdipus in his infancy? Who educated Œdipus? On what account did Œdipus consult the oracle of Delphi?

nhappy circumstance soon occurred to Œdipus? What was the Sphinx, and what was his riddle? How did Œdipus expound the riddle

d Œdipus expound the riddle of the Sphinx? Whom did Œdipus marry, and what public calamity followed at Thebes? What discover

aceably succeed to their father? Who took, the part of Polynices; and what was the occasion of his death? Who resolved to bu

e? What effect had the music of Orpheus in the Infernal Regions? Upon what condition was Eurydice restored to Orpheus? What

Who were the brothers of Helen? Were Castor and Pollux good men? Of what violent act were Castor and Pollux guilty? Who wo

f Dædalus are supposed to have signified ships. Who was Dædalus, and what were his inventions? Why did Dædalus quit Athens,

ispute between three goddesses? What goddesses visited Paris, and for what purpose? What induced Paris to visit the court of

t the court of Priam? Who discovered Paris to be the son of Priam? In what enterprise did Paris engage? How did Paris requit

of the Greeks. What king commanded the Greek armies against Troy and what prophet attended them? What detained the host at

and what prophet attended them? What detained the host at Aulis, and what remedy was proposed? Did Agamemnon send for his d

ken at last? What other story is told concerning the fall of Troy? On what account was Philoctetes permitted to wound himsel

queen and Egisthus killed him. Who were Agamemnon and Menelaus, and what happened to both in early life? What incensed Cly

anywhere. To be tormented by the Furies, means that he was sorry for what he had done; that he thought constantly of his mu

ctionate brother and sister. Who were the children of Agamemnon, and what was the character of Electra? How did Electra pre

elaus did as he was directed by Eidothea; and Proteus informed him by what religious services to appease the gods, and gain

ecian cliffs appeared, a blissful view. Who were the Atridæ, and in what book is their history related? For what cause was

Who were the Atridæ, and in what book is their history related? For what cause was the voyage of Menelaus prolonged? Who a

laus prolonged? Who appeared to Menelaus near the coast of Egypt, and what instructions were given him? How did Menelaus dec

rry him to Ithaca. But the companions of Ulysses were curious to know what the bags contained; so they opened them, and out

re the companions of Ulysses metamorphosed? After Ulysses left Circe, what prevented his return to Ithaca? How long did Ulys

nted his return to Ithaca? How long did Ulysses live with Calypso? On what island was Ulysses next landed? What princess rel

Ulysses? How was Ulysses treated by the king and queen of Phocia? In what character did Ulysses go to his palace? Who had t

absence? How did Ulysses conduct himself on his return to Ithaca, and what is the chief defect of his character? Achille

te might be likely to enjoy without disturbance. Who was Nestor, and what was his character? How does Homer describe Nestor

vest of the followers of Menelaus. Diomed is celebrated in Homer, for what is called his night adventure. This was entering

asperated Achilles against Hector? Was Hector afraid of Achilles, and what happened to him? How did the body of Hector appea

f God, and in the proper way to honour great men. Who was Eneas, and what became of his family at the destruction of Troy?

ar between Eneas and Turnus? What was the reputed death of Eneas, and what is signified by the word apotheosis? ——— Besides

of the young. Those who felt the desire of improvement meditated upon what they saw about them, and sometimes travelled in s

rious subjects of theology, morals, and physical science, and founded what is called the Ionian sect in philosophy. Thales w

. Periander died 588 B. C. Who were the seven wise men of Greece? To what country did the Greeks, six centuries before Chri

re the opinions of Thales in religion and morals ? Who was Solon, and what were the institutions of Draco? Were the institut

he institutions of Solon humane and permanent? Who was Chilo, and for what was he distinguished? Who was Bias? Who was Pitta

nd for what was he distinguished? Who was Bias? Who was Pittacus? For what is Cleobulus memorable, and who was his daughter?

ng offices of life. What is the religious condition of Hindustan? In what books are the doctrines of the Hindus contained?

Hindus contained? Do the Hindus acknowledge any supreme deity? Under what different characters do the Hindus represent Brah

tianity? Does any remarkable social order exist among the Hindus, and what is the effect of it? Into what classes are the Hi

cial order exist among the Hindus, and what is the effect of it? Into what classes are the Hindus divided? How do the Brahmi

the Hindus divided? How do the Brahmins regard the other castes, and what are their manners? Scandinavian Mythology.

ve those who died with arms in their hands. What was Scandinavia? In what books is the religion of Scandinavia described? W

ia described? What is contained in the Voluspa? What is the Edda, and what does it describe? Who were the chief deities of S

than gods, and wiser, she Held the strange keys of destiny. She knew what chanced ere time began; Ere worlds there were, or

or cursing. Who were the Celtic nations? Had the Druids letters, and what were some of their peculiarities? What were their

r temples and sacrifices? Who abolished the Druidical priesthood, and what religion succeeded it? What was the Hell of the D

Syrian nations, and who imitated their idolatries? Who was Baal, and what was his worship? Who was Dagon, and the other pri

What effect had the presence of the ark upon the statue of Dagon, and what became of the ark? Egyptian Worship. See

rt — who made man, and gave him the power to think and feel, and also what becomes of the soul after death. Thus the most in

ther. Are there any people on earth without some religion? People of what character are the most religious? What objects fi

What did the Greeks term this doctrine, who taught it among them, and what people now believe in it? How many principal divi

d the pagans revere mountains, and why? How did the temple stand, and what were the different apartments? What were the firs

me more ancient author: “O thou, who art the king of Heaven, grant us what is useful to us; whether we ask it, or whether we

useful to us; whether we ask it, or whether we ask it not! Refuse us what would be hurtful to us, even if we should ask it.

ncient prayer has been preserved? Were the Greek priests numerous? To what rules were the Hebrew priests subject? Who assist

s holy undertaking; entreating that the divine mercy would accomplish what human piety had begun. This prayer being conclude

ppened the religion of Italy to be the same as that of the Greeks? In what respects might the religion of Greece and Rome di

s? In what respects might the religion of Greece and Rome differ; and what were the chief temples of the city of Rome? Where

ffer; and what were the chief temples of the city of Rome? Where, and what was the Capitol? What was the Pantheon? How did t

f edifices for religious uses? Before the erection of costly temples, what were the places of worship? ——— The Romans plac

They also maintained, that motions and chattering of birds intimated what might happen; and these signs, when favourable, w

s of victims offered in the sacrifices; and to tell by certain marks, what mischance or success was about to happen to the s

dertaken, affected to consult them, and to find in them directions of what was best to be done The fabulous origin of the Si

pillar, shall be God’s house.” Doubtless, all who came that way knew what had happened there, and stopping, worshipped at t

m was that of Delphi enriched? What were the offerings at Delphi, and what became of them? What was the Parthenon, and who p

and who projected it? What were the dimensions of the Parthenon, and what was sculptured upon it? What statue adorned the P

been impaired? What further injury has the Parthenon sustained? From what places was the marble of the Greek temples taken?

n one of the most beautiful specimens of the ancient architecture? In what manner does the Parthenon exhibit the Grecian cha

afterwards were accomplished; and, moreover, to direct others wisely what they ought to do. When Herod inquired of the Jews

of Jupiter, other credulous persons repaired to that place, to learn what they should do, or what they might. The most famo

lous persons repaired to that place, to learn what they should do, or what they might. The most famous oracle of Greece was

f the Most High God. How were animals to be sacrificed prepared, and what was required of devout persons? What was the mode

mode of purification? What is expressed by the washing of hands, and what exemples may be given of that meaning? Did the wo

t meaning? Did the worshippers among the ancients dance and sing, and what were their hymns? What other offerings besides sa

d in the evening.” The Spartans only prayed that the gods would grant what was honourable and good for them: and they added

mprisonment and disgrace. Did any of the Greeks worship one God, and what is signified by piety? Were the Greeks a religiou

manifest their piety? When did the Greeks offer their devotions, and what did the Spartans pray for? What is meant by a cur

d who stood in fear of curses? What is a blessing or benediction, and what is a memorable example? What is an oath and a vow

there any other mode of swearing except in the name of some god, and what is an example of it? What is meant to be understo

t to be understood when a person swears by the sun or moon, etc., and what is the reason of our Saviour’s prohibition of swe

o was the person appointed to preserve true religion in the world? At what period of the world did God impart the Mosaic dis

ormed of any of the facts which are recorded in the Old Testament? In what book are the religious services of the Hebrews de

number. How were the Deities of this first order farther divided, and what were their names? They were divided into two clas

were Cœlus, Saturn, Genius, Orcus, Sol, Bacchus, Terra, and Luna. Of what was the second order composed? The second order i

ns could not prevent Titan, the elder brother, from being informed of what had passed; who, wishing to preserve to his child

ere only four in number, but were, afterwards, increased to seven. At what age were they consecrated to Vesta, and how long

ively addicted to pleasure, and indulgent to his vicious passions. In what manner was Jupiter represented? Jupiter was gener

arreling with her husband Jupiter, and implacable in her anger. Under what figure was she generally represented? As a majest

is fable might be intended to express her time of disappearing. Under what figure was Ceres represented? Under that of a tal

uments prove that they should be distinguished from each other. Under what figures are they represented? Apollo is always re

d with his head surrounded with rays, holding in one hand a globe. By what people was the Sun worshiped? The adoration of th

every power above, And e’en the God whose son the chariot drove, That what he acts, he is compell’d to do, Or universal ruin

A number of other stories, equally ridiculous, are told of Apollo. In what manner was the Priestess of Apollo represented as

our of the latter, who consequently gave her own name to the city. Of what is this goddess emblematical? Of wisdom, prudence

r; and Corythaix, or Shaker of the Helmet. Where were his temples and what were his priests called? He had several temples a

o excite irresistible affection. Where were her principal temples and what was her worship? Temples were erected to her hono

rom which it is difficult to extricate one’s self. Who was Jason, and what was the expedition of the golden fleece? Jason, t

l Mythology? Perceiving the difference, and feeling the influence, of what appeared, to limited human capacity, good and evi

nour every morning and evening. Chap. IV. Indian Mythology. Of what nature is the Indian Mythology? The real doctrine

the Mythology of the Persian religion, as reformed by Zoroaster ; and what was the name of his sacred book? The book contain

fierce and fond of war, regarded the Supreme as the God of battle. Of what nature was the Scandinavian religion? The Scandin

than Gods, and wiser, she Held the strange keys of destiny, She knew what chanc’d ere time began Ere world there was, or Go

nius, Orcus, Sol, Bacchus, Terra, and Luna? What were they called? Of what Deities was the council of Jupiter composed? To w

they called? Of what Deities was the council of Jupiter composed? To what order did Pan, Pomona, Flora, and the other rural

order did Pan, Pomona, Flora, and the other rural deities belong? In what order were the personified virtues and vices rank

f the Muses presided over history, and whence is her name derived? In what order were placed Hercules, Esculapius, Castor, P

e represented? How was the fire on the altar of Vesta renewed, and at what time of the year? On what condition did Titan res

fire on the altar of Vesta renewed, and at what time of the year? On what condition did Titan resign his right of primogeni

te? Which of the Muses was the patroness of light and airy poetry? On what account was Janus represented with a double face?

m were Saturn and Cybele confined, and by whom were they released? By what name was Jupiter known among the Gauls? What beca

er of Titan? How came the owl to be the favourite bird of Minerva? By what people was Jupiter called Apis? Who was the daugh

at people was Jupiter called Apis? Who was the daughter of Ceres, and what were her adventures? What were the victims common

er adventures? What were the victims commonly offered to Jupiter, and what trees were accounted sacred to him? What birds we

ught the art of tilling the earth, raising corn, and making bread? In what city was Juno principally worshiped? What is the

h Homer gives of Jupiter? Who forged the thunderbolts of Jove, and of what materials did the Poets make them to consist? Wha

ally sacrificed to Juno? What was Proserpine considered to be, and of what was her history emblematical? Who was the attenda

of Juno’s chariot. What were the names of the horses of the Sun, and what did they signify? What was the history of Aurora

did they signify? What was the history of Aurora and Tithonus, and of what was it emblematical? Who were the Heliades, and w

Tithonus, and of what was it emblematical? Who were the Heliades, and what was their fate? What tree was dedicated to Apollo

ree was dedicated to Apollo? Who were the Cyclops? Who was Midas, and what was his history? Of what was Circe the emblem? Wh

lo? Who were the Cyclops? Who was Midas, and what was his history? Of what was Circe the emblem? Where was Esculapius princi

rce the emblem? Where was Esculapius principally worshiped, and under what form? Repeat Virgil’s lines on Ceres. What was th

nes on Ceres. What was the name of the winged horse of the Muses, and what did he produce by a blow of his foot? Of what is

horse of the Muses, and what did he produce by a blow of his foot? Of what is Diana figurative? What animals were sacred to

als were sacred to Mars? What were the favourite birds of Minerva? Of what fruit did Pallas teach the use? What were the An

What was the buckler of Minerva? Where was the temple of Bellona, and what sacrifices did her priests offer to her? By whom

What island was supposed to be the favourite residence of Venus? Into what island did Vulcan fall, when Jupiter threw him do

How were the Graces pictured? Where were their principal temples, and what was their character? Who were the chief of the Cy

What birds were imagined to have the power of stilling the waves, and what was their history? Who were the Naiads? Who built

s? What were the Satyrs, Fauns, and Egypans? Who were the Oreades? Of what colour were the chariot and horses of Pluto, and

the Oreades? Of what colour were the chariot and horses of Pluto, and what property did his helmet possess? Repeat Virgil’s

y of the waters of the river Lethe? What was the form of the god Pan; what was his musical instrument, and how were his prie

ches, and how was he represented? How were the Fates represented, and what were their names? Describe Charon. What was the c

d, and what were their names? Describe Charon. What was the crime and what the punishment of Sisyphus? What was the crime an

the crime and what the punishment of Sisyphus? What was the crime and what the punishment of Phlegyas? Of Ixion? Of Tantalus

p, and the general name by which they were called? Who was Chiron? To what monster was Œdipus the cause of destruction by an

ering her enigmas? What monster did the hero Bellerophon destroy, and what was the meaning of the fiction? Which of the Muse

which traditions from Sacred History may be traced. Who was Hebe? In what countries are the Brahminical and Buddhic systems

ogy? What was the doctrine of Transmigration? What was Astrolatry? Of what Pagan Mythologies was the Osiric or Brahminical s

the learned followers of Buddha expect their religion to prevail; and what event do they imagine will precede its terminatio

aracter of the Hindû, or Brahminical Mythology? What is the name, and what are the attributes, of the supreme deity of the H

beings that form the Hindû Trinity? How is Lachsmee represented, and what account is given of her? Who is Vishnu? How many

er? Who is Vishnu? How many incarnations of him are recorded, and for what purpose and in what form is he expected to appear

ow many incarnations of him are recorded, and for what purpose and in what form is he expected to appear again? Who are the

e is supposed to have introduced human sacrifices? Who was Indra, and what were his attributes? Describe the residence of In

s given of Mariatale? What is the name of the Hindû God of Death, and what account does Southey give of him? Who is Seraswat

th, and what account does Southey give of him? Who is Seraswatti, and what description is given of her? What vestiges of the

of the worship of the Sun are discernible in the Hindû worship? Under what name is the Sun worshiped by the Hindûs? To what

Hindû worship? Under what name is the Sun worshiped by the Hindûs? To what Divinity do the Hindûs consecrate their fountains

al religion? What kind of edifices were the ancient Hindû temples? On what site are the Indian pagodas generally found? Desc

Who was Seeva, or Mahadeva? What was the Swerga? Who was Buddha; and what the figure of his images? Was there any affinity

What was the great object of Egyptian worship? Who was Nepthys? Under what different forms was Osīris represented? What anim

s was he identified? How has the allegory of Horus been explained? In what part of Egypt was the uncreated God alone worship

In what part of Egypt was the uncreated God alone worshiped, and from what were his worshipers exempted? Where was the Serap

, and from what were his worshipers exempted? Where was the Serapeum, what kind of building was it, and by whose order was i

what kind of building was it, and by whose order was it destroyed? Of what was Harpocrates the type and what offerings were

by whose order was it destroyed? Of what was Harpocrates the type and what offerings were presented to him? Of what was Jupi

was Harpocrates the type and what offerings were presented to him? Of what was Jupiter Ammon the representation, and what ho

e presented to him? Of what was Jupiter Ammon the representation, and what honours were conferred on his statue? To what god

the representation, and what honours were conferred on his statue? To what god was the Ibis consecrated, under what titles w

conferred on his statue? To what god was the Ibis consecrated, under what titles was he known, and for what was he distingu

god was the Ibis consecrated, under what titles was he known, and for what was he distinguished? What power was ascribed to

ed to Sem, and who was he? How the Egyptian Mars was named, and under what form was he worshiped? Who was Trismegistus, and

us, and how did he designate the virtues and emotions of the soul? Of what was Bouto the personification, and how was she re

ter of the Egyptian idolatry? Where, and how, was Apis worshiped, and what was he? Of what was Serapis a personification? Wh

ian idolatry? Where, and how, was Apis worshiped, and what was he? Of what was Serapis a personification? What is the name o

oroaster described Arimanius? What were the symbols of Orosmades, and what was his first production? What circumstance estab

nd of altars did the Scythians erect in honour of the God of War; and what sacrifices did they offer to him? In what situati

nour of the God of War; and what sacrifices did they offer to him? In what situations did the Druids perform their religious

him? In what situations did the Druids perform their religious rites; what sacrifices did they frequently offer; and what wa

their religious rites; what sacrifices did they frequently offer; and what was their ceremony of cutting the misletoe? Who w

at did the ancient Scythian religion teach in its primeval purity? By what people, and in what respects, was the mild religi

cythian religion teach in its primeval purity? By what people, and in what respects, was the mild religion of the Scythians

n what respects, was the mild religion of the Scythians corrupted? At what period did the Scythian Mythology take its rise,

rrupted? At what period did the Scythian Mythology take its rise, and what were its nature and its sacrifices? What was the

were its nature and its sacrifices? What was the Celtic religion? In what countries did the Celtic Mythology prevail, and b

religion? In what countries did the Celtic Mythology prevail, and by what name was the Supreme Being designated? Who were t

upreme Being designated? Who were the priests of the Celtic religion, what was the nature of their rites, and in what places

ts of the Celtic religion, what was the nature of their rites, and in what places were they performed? What degree of influe

t places were they performed? What degree of influence and power, and what privileges, did the Druids enjoy? What kind of wo

is the historical account of Odin? What was the name of his wife, and what day of our week is called after her? After which

f the Scandinavian Divinities is the fifth day of the week named, and what is said of his palace? Who was the god of the sea

, and how was it described? When and where was the Edda compiled, and what are its contents? What is the Voluspa? Repeat the

alhalla? What does Southey say of Odin’s temple? Who was Sleipner? Of what nature was the ancient Arabian Mythology; and wha

o was Sleipner? Of what nature was the ancient Arabian Mythology; and what name did it assign to the Supreme Deity? What wer

st corruption of religion among the Arabians? What was the Caaba, and what representation of Manah was in it? What were the

the Mexicans? What was the name of the chief God of the Mexicans, and what account is given of him? Index. A Ach

en to some of our greatest authors, but also to cultivate a taste for what is purest and best in literature. The illustratio

be punished by sickness or death or some other evil; but if they did what was right, the mighty people would be pleased and

use he was never seen without his bow and arrows. You will hear later what curious arrows they were. Cupid was always young

k to that day when she had last seen her little son, and she wondered what had become of the boy. So thrice five summers and

im that he felt a terror which he could not explain. Scarcely knowing what he did, he raised his bow and aimed an arrow at h

to sink lower and lower, and at last to vanish into the sea. That is what Juno meant by speaking of the stars entering Nept

little swell of water carried something to her feet. Stooping to see what it was, she picked up the girdle which Proserpine

ling louder and louder, until at last it seemed to speak. And this is what it said: “I am the nymph of the fountain, and I c

of the words; but when you have read this story, I think you will see what the wise man meant. Narcissus was very fond of hu

, she was much astonished, and thought she would visit Arachne to see what she meant by her boast. Accordingly, she took on

here was a huge monster, so ugly that I will not even try to tell you what it looked like, and so wicked and cruel that the

o say, they made people hate one another. You will hear, in a moment, what use Cupid made of these curious arrows of his. Wh

rove in which a beautiful nymph, Daphne, was wandering. This was just what he wanted. He shot the arrow of lead into her hea

and the girl felt a cold shiver run through her. She looked up to see what had happened, and caught a glimpse of Apollo’s go

you should ever hear the phrase “crowned with laurel,” you will know what it means, if only you remember the story of Apoll

fear that Eurydice might have lagged behind. Before he could think of what he was doing, he turned his head quickly to see w

him to look back;     I heard him wail, “Oh, love, What have I done! what have I done!” And then I saw no more the sun,    

hirst, parted the branches and stepped into an open space beyond. But what did he see? Lying about on the grass were all the

for the wicked king knew that if the boy were gone he could easily do what he liked with the mother. At last he thought of a

would rather be alive than to be turned to stone, and the thought of what would probably happen to him made him so sad that

e than any other six eyes put together. With it the sisters could see what was going on in the farthest parts of the earth,

dead. “Aha, Perseus!” he cried, “so you have come back without doing what you promised to do. Your courage is not so great

onless, turned to stone in all his royal state. When the people heard what had happened, there was great rejoicing, for they

gh them the gods spoke to human beings. If any one was in doubt as to what he should do in time of trouble, or wanted to kno

e covered their eyes with their hands, for they could not bear to see what was to happen. All at once something like a littl

old man was turned to stone, just as he stood. When his followers saw what had happened to their master, they turned and fle

r her walks. But Juno hated Io; for, as you remember, I have told you what a jealous queen she was, and she could not bear t

e could wander about as she pleased. The poor girl did not quite know what had happened to her. Instead of the food to which

n mine is the wind of autumn     And the first fall of the snow. Ah! what would the world be to us     If the children were

he birds and the winds are singing     In your sunny atmosphere. For what are all our contrivings     And the wisdom of our

and, and wrung their necks. The astonished nurse could hardly believe what she saw. You can well understand how such a wonde

ed her in marriage to a great river god. The king was undecided as to what he should do; but at length it was agreed that He

serpent, glided from his grasp. “Aha,” laughed Hercules, when he saw what had happened, “you think you will escape me that

em with his precious burden. As he was standing on the bank, in doubt what to do, a strange creature came up to him and offe

me fighting the strong current, heard the scream, and looking up, saw what was happening. He raised his bow to his shoulder

ed him to wear the shirt for her sake. Little did the poor woman know what she was doing, and little did the innocent servan

Minerva de Velletri (Louvre, Paris). Daedalus soon became afraid of what the people of Athens might do if they learned of

rds must be, Living in love in a leafy tree; And away through the air what joy to go, And to look on the green, bright earth

out the wings for a wild, free flight With the upper cloud winds oh, what delight! Oh, what would I give, like a bird, to g

a wild, free flight With the upper cloud winds oh, what delight! Oh, what would I give, like a bird, to go Right on through

m ruin. A messenger was thereupon sent to the king of Crete to ask on what terms he would leave the city. You remember, I to

in the center of the labyrinth. When the messenger returned and told what terms King Minos had proposed, there was great so

in Athens. At first the people felt that it would be impossible to do what the king demanded, but then they remembered the w

cher must soon be empty, and there was no more milk in the house. But what was her surprise, when, looking into the pitcher,

trangers emptied it, it refilled itself. Baucis whispered to Philemon what she had seen. Then they watched more closely, and

fields all day long, and healthy young people do not care much about what they eat or wear. Their only grief was at the los

e king at last sent messengers to an oracle in a distant city, asking what he must do to bring back food and health to his p

arning to hunt and to fish and to use the sword and the javelin, and, what was still better, to be truthful and kind. But at

of breath when he landed his companion safely on the other shore. But what was Jason’s surprise to see, in place of the old

ie in the attempt.” The king was very much pleased; for this was just what he wanted, — to send Jason off on a journey so fu

ring the long voyage, when Jason was in great danger and did not know what to do, he consulted that figurehead and he always

ght hand, when the Argonauts were brought before him. Jason was asked what his errand in Colchis was; and when he answered t

as not to be so easily discouraged, and he asked the king to tell him what the three tasks were. “The first is to yoke two f

t let the king see it, he was just a little discouraged when he heard what the tasks were. He walked away from the palace, d

ake him proof against harm from fire or sword, and then told him just what he must do to overcome the fierce bulls and the a

voice weeping in the forest, came hastening to the spot. When he saw what had happened, he tried to console Cyparissus, tel

to console Cyparissus, telling him that he must not blame himself for what had been a mere accident; and at last he induced

g about and nibbling at the grass beneath them, and in a few minutes, what was the fisherman’s surprise to see them all leap

urprise to see them all leap back into the water and swim away! “Why, what wonderful grass that must be!” cried Glaucus, and

ing to throw himself into the clear water, that almost before he knew what he was doing, he plunged into the sea. Neptune, t

f man and half fish. She stepped nearer to the water and said, “Pray, what are you, a man or a sea monster?” Then Glaucus re

, and then went away with a happy heart. Poor Glaucus! He little knew what a mischief-making witch Circe was. Toward evening

est that girl, and I am resolved to make her miserable. Now listen to what I shall tell you, for I must employ you to afflic

ent himself, and inquired by meditation, or thought without speaking, what was the wisest conduct he could pursue; and when

of their daughter, and they repaired to the oracle of Apollo to learn what might happen to her. The oracle informed them tha

, and then you must never attempt to look at me. If you should forget what I now tell you, if you should be very curious to

rately look at me, a dreadful misfortune will happen to you. Remember what I tell you, obey my words, and you will be happy.

uld find him the deformed object you suppose him to be, you will know what to do.” Psyche had the weakness to listen to this

the floor — Cupid, waked by the smart and the noise, started up; and, what should he behold but the blushing and affrighted

Cupid had fallen into a swoon, and she instantly withdrew to discover what was the cause of her son’s illness. Psyche saw he

It is here like a star in the dark night.” “Leontia,” she exclaimed, “ what suits thee, my friend? Cowslip and yellow primros

know a great deal, and think a great deal, before we can know whether what we hear is true or false; so ignorant people beli

now whether what we hear is true or false; so ignorant people believe what is false, and will not believe what is true, alwa

false; so ignorant people believe what is false, and will not believe what is true, always. I once beard of a man who did no

n. Yes; from fluid to solid, from sparkling to dull. How can one know what to believe? Mother. By really wishing to know wh

How can one know what to believe? Mother. By really wishing to know what is true, and by asking the wise, and by thinking

what is true, and by asking the wise, and by thinking carefully about what one hears. This carrying off of Proserpine is cal

the veil of Proserpine lay beside it; this was all she could learn of what had happened. Night came, and no Proserpine retur

l eat up all that is in the cauldron, and I shall have none; and then what shall I do?” Ceres was very angry with the boy, t

untry, and told him the distress of his people. Tereus promised to do what he could to relieve Pandion and his subjects; and

range alarm at her situation. Fatigued with her walk, and not knowing what was about to befall her, she sat down and burst i

house. She next turned to the Bacchantes, who stood around wondering what the scene meant, and explained it to them. In a f

ies of good people, because good actions present agreeable ideas, and what is better still, they afford good examples. Ann.

. It is not a long distance, not much more than two hundred miles, in what is called an air-line; but then the vessels in us

r. Yes; wonderfully. Baucis and Philemon. “When the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, sayin

ond course. Plums and apples, nuts and figs, grapes and dates, formed what we in these times call that dessert; and in addit

nt in this world? In the next, the delights of Elysium await you. Ask what you will; whatever your modest wishes desire, Pro

. This story reminds me of some I have read in the Bible. Mother. Of what Scripture stories does it remind you? Ann. The f

sweet melancholy music, which she made chiefly in the night. That is what the nightingale does. You shall read part of Mr.

m she named Narcissus. Like the parents of Psyche, she wished to know what would be the future fortune of her child; and she

to Tiresias, an old prophet who dwelt in the city of Thebes, to learn what good or evil might happen to her son. Before I te

to learn what good or evil might happen to her son. Before I tell you what the prophet told Lyriope, I will give you his his

distant places, would come to him for advice; and he would tell them what to do when they could not determine for themselve

went to Tiresias, and said he should decide for them. Tiresias heard what each party had to say, and then he told Juno that

ng which he should never be able to obtain. Those who refuse to enjoy what they have, often afflict themselves with longing

se to enjoy what they have, often afflict themselves with longing for what they cannot get. This was the punishment the gods

find inhabitants for it. Grieved and perplexed, he stood pondering on what he should do, when Minerva appeared before him. M

d. The furies soon learned Juno’s errand; and Tisiphone, having heard what she had to say, shaking her head, to throw back t

led his wife and child. Ann. Yes, because insane persons do not know what they do. What made the ancients think the gods we

d to take him. Actes, the master of the vessel, heard the men talk of what they intended to do, and he commanded them to for

ip was then loosed, and they soon went ashore. Bacchus then commenced what are called his conquests, but more properly his t

enerous one, for he had given a kingdom to his grandson. Mother. And what think you of Pentheus? Ann. That he was not very

e? Ann. Prudence is like caution somewhat. It is thinking beforehand what is best to be done; thinking of what may happen i

ewhat. It is thinking beforehand what is best to be done; thinking of what may happen in consequence of what we do. Mother.

hat is best to be done; thinking of what may happen in consequence of what we do. Mother. What is consequence? Ann. Conseq

nce of what we do. Mother. What is consequence? Ann. Consequence is what follows some circumstance or action, and the cons

e Danæ was very young, her father went to consult the oracle, to know what should befall him in his future life. Silly peopl

ure life. Silly people go to fortune-tellers, in these days, to learn what may happen to them; just as the Greeks, a long ti

he poor young prisoner, and metamorphosed himself for gods could take what shape they pleased, into a shower of gold, that h

waves, and some merciful god has saved our lives. But where am I? in what strange land? Who will protect us? What will beco

this mean?” thought Perseus; “I have concealed the frightful Medusa; what alarms the king?” and he stood a moment, fearfull

what alarms the king?” and he stood a moment, fearfully conjecturing what the scene meant. It was caused by a prediction wh

s called “horned Ammon.” Cepheus entreated the oracle to instruct him what he should do to satisfy the angry Neptune. “You m

unity, as Polydectes would have hurt Perseus. Now, I suppose you know what a personification is. Ann. Yes. I know a child t

we see, or hear, or think of, is quite alone. When I speak of Sunday, what do you immediately think of? Ann. When I hear Su

Diana, who was a huntress. Cupid was offended, and resolved to punish what he deemed the insolence of Apollo. One day, awaki

ation: Mother and Ann. Ann. I have heard of Shakspeare’s laurels; what does that mean? Mother. It only means Shakspeare

, we mean his fame, or the admiration of mankind for him. Ann. It is what is called a metaphorical, or figurative way of sp

lly, or as the word is, laurels. Mother. You understand, I perceive, what you have been told concerning literal and figurat

restrain them. “Audacious young man,” replied the god; “you know not what you ask. To conduct the flaming car of day is an

Let any one who doubts it read the first page of the “Æneid,” and see what he can make of “the hatred of Juno,” the “decree

the dry facts without any of the charm of the original narrative; and what is a poetical myth when stripped of its poetry? T

his dethronement by Jupiter he fled to Italy, where he reigned during what was called the Golden Age. In memory of his benef

d had no occasion. Pandora was seized with an eager curiosity to know what this jar contained; and one day she slipped off t

began to be divided off into possessions. Men were not satisfied with what the surface produced, but must dig into its bowel

But as we cannot, let us seek yonder temple, and inquire of the gods what remains for us to do.” They entered the temple, d

tones are her bones; these we may cast behind us; and I think this is what the oracle means. At least, it will do no harm to

lung loose over her shoulders, and said, “If so charming in disorder, what would it be if arranged?” He saw her eyes bright

heart of his mistress, yet won for the poet wide-spread fame: — “Yet what he sung in his immortal strain, Though unsuccessf

nds, and imprinting kisses on the cold lips. “O Pyramus,” she cried, “ what has done this? Answer me, Pyramus; it is your own

arry that odious Breeze!” This disclosed the whole mystery: but alas! what advantage to disclose it now! She died; but her f

oticing the heifer praised its beauty, and asked whose it was, and of what herd. Jupiter, to stop questions, replied that it

iving his flock. As he strolled on he blew upon his pipes. These were what are called the Syrinx or Pandean pipes. Argus lis

the water nymphs. They heard and consented. Pan threw his arms around what he supposed to be the form of the nymph, and foun

ng Juno, when such rewards are the consequence of my displeasure? See what I have been able to effect! I forbade her to wear

ing him, said, “My son, you deserve not to be disowned, and I confirm what your mother has told you. To put an end to your d

firm what your mother has told you. To put an end to your doubts, ask what you will, the gift shall be yours. I call to witn

n, suited to your youth and strength. Your lot is mortal, and you ask what is beyond a mortal’s power. In your ignorance you

ng, should hurry me also away. Suppose I should lend you the chariot, what would you do? Could you keep your course while th

” he continued, “look round the world and choose whatever you will of what earth or sea contains most precious — ask it and

he is not destined to reach. He loses his self-command, and knows not what to do, — whether to draw tight the reins or throw

en, and frankincense for your altars? But if I am unworthy of regard, what has my brother Ocean done to deserve such a fate?

n. If sea, earth, and heaven perish, we fall into ancient Chaos. Save what yet remains to us from the devouring flame. O, ta

man, and woman worthy of such a husband, speak, tell us your wishes; what favor have you to ask of us?” Philemon took couns

st, A sudden alteration feels Increased by new intestine wheels; And, what exalts the wonder more. The number made the motio

with earthquakes. Their breath comes up through the mountain, and is what men call the eruption of the volcano. The fall of

hen went and laid him in the ashes. His mother, who had been watching what her guest was doing, sprang forward with a cry an

ll moved off to the water, plunged in, and swam away. He did not know what to make of this, whether some god had done it or

n, and trailed behind him on the water; his shoulders grew broad, and what had been thighs and legs assumed the form of a fi

and how he had been promoted to his present dignity, and added, “But what avails all this if it fails to move your heart?”

people when it was too late. Dryope, horror-struck when she perceived what she had done, would gladly have hastened from the

he oars, to strengthen the ship, to reef the sail. While they thus do what to each one seems best, the storm increases. The

eturn. Now she gets ready the garments which he shall put on, and now what she shall wear when he arrives. To all the gods s

She cares not to unbind her hair, but tears it wildly. Her nurse asks what is the cause of her grief. “Halcyone is no more,”

an indistinct object floating in the water. At first she was in doubt what it was, but by degrees the waves bore it nearer,

s the art of assuming any shape he pleases, and can make himself just what you command him. Moreover, he loves the same thin

xceeding their own. They asked her numberless questions, among others what sort of a person her husband was. Psyche replied

slip out of bed, bring forth your lamp, and see for yourself whether what they say is true or not. If it is, hesitate not t

he temple of Venus, endeavoring to fortify her mind and ruminating on what she should say and how best propitiate the angry

her own feet directly down to Erebus. Wherefore, to make no delay of what was not to be avoided, she goes to the top of a h

st thou design to put an end to thy days in so dreadful a manner? and what cowardice makes thee sink under this last danger

daring to return unsuccessful, consulted the oracle of Apollo to know what country he should settle in. The oracle informed

, the fields, and the woods; the air was poisoned by them, I tell you what is hardly credible, but neither dogs nor birds wo

isease. Then they gave way to every inclination, and cared not to ask what was expedient, for nothing was expedient. All res

closed them in death. “What heart had I left me, during all this, or what ought I to have had, except to hate life and wish

to attract him uttered a prayer that he might some time or other feel what it was to love and meet no return of affection. T

und myself reposed Under a shade on flowers, much wondering where And what I was, whence thither brought, and how. Not dista

h a goddess. On the contrary, I advise you to ask her forgiveness for what you have said, and as she is merciful perhaps she

nsel,” said she, “for your daughters or handmaids; for my part I know what I say, and I stand to it. I am not afraid of the

him in the conclusion of the story. The two stanzas which follow tell what was done after the goddess had depicted her creat

he people and grief of the attendants soon made Niobe acquainted with what had taken place. She could hardly think it possib

y flight, a fourth by concealment, another stood trembling, uncertain what course to take. Six were now dead, and only one r

prejudicial to himself. Iobates, on perusing the letters, was puzzled what to do, not willing to violate the claims of hospi

d some good qualities, for his daughters loved him, and when they saw what Medea had done for Æson, they wished her to do th

their weapons. He, starting from his sleep, cried out, “My daughters, what are you doing? Will you kill your father?” Their

is victor son, while the house of Thestius is desolate? But, alas! to what deed am I borne along? Brothers forgive a mother’

e embarked on board a ship and was conveyed home. Dejanira, on seeing what she had unwittingly done, hung herself. Hercules,

see blazing on Mount Œta. Only his mother’s share in him can perish; what he derived from me is immortal. I shall take him,

ched out his hand as a token of peace, and cried, “Be judge thyself —  what satisfaction dost thou require?” “Thy friendship,

ill turn out so, but I can’t help being afraid. People are not always what they pretend to be. If he is indeed Jove, make hi

was persuaded to try the experiment. She asks a favor, without naming what it is. Jove gives his promise, and confirms it wi

not putting on all his terrors, as when he overthrew the giants, but what is known among the gods as his lesser panoply. Ar

grudge the delay of your punishment, speak, tell us who you are, and what are these new rites you presume to celebrate.” Th

essed her gratitude to him for having saved her life and bade him ask what reward he would. Rhœcus boldly asked her love and

of deeds.’ With that he advanced towards me, and I was ashamed, after what I had said, to yield. I threw off my green vestur

led to get my neck out of his grasp. Vanquished in this form, I tried what alone remained to me and assumed the form of a bu

should I ask For longer life? O, I was fond of misery with him; E’en what was most unlovely grew beloved When he was with m

is alluded to by Southey in his Thalaba: —         “Then on his ear what sounds                 Of harmony arose’ Far musi

ngry accents: “Who are you, bold youth, who thus invade my abode, and what do you want of me?” Aristæus replied, “Proteus, y

er nine days, you will examine the bodies of the cattle slain and see what will befall.” Aristæus faithfully obeyed these di

heard the woodworms in the timbers talking together, and found out by what they said that the timbers were nearly eaten thro

o the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto’s cheek, And made Hell grant what love did seek.” Chapter XXV. Arion — Ibycus

, “dismiss your fears! Soon shall you forget them in my embrace. With what lavish offerings will we display our gratitude to

ull of love and happiness, forgetting his losses, and mindful only of what remained, his friend and his lyre. He entered the

manded vengeance on the murderers and expiation with their blood. But what trace or mark shall point out the perpetrator fro

anger escaped unharmed, who defied even Jove himself, learned to feel what love was, and, touched with a passion for me, for

iding the Greeks and driving back the Trojans, Jupiter saw nothing of what was going on, for his attention had been drawn fr

so many have fallen, seek safety for myself against a single foe? But what if I offer him to yield up Helen and all her trea

ment. The great horse was the chief object of curiosity. All wondered what it could be for. Some recommended to take it into

y dwelt in caves and fed on the wild productions of the island and on what their flocks yielded, for they were shepherds. Ul

im, far and near. They on his cry flocked round the den, and inquired what grievous hurt had caused him to sound such an ala

forward one-half of his crew, under the command of Eurylochus, to see what prospect of hospitality they might find. As they

e animals of the sacred flocks and herds, but content themselves with what provision they yet had left of the supply which C

Ulysses, on his return to the shore, was horror-struck at perceiving what they had done, and the more so on account of the

ter some time, reviving, he kissed the soil, rejoicing, yet at a loss what course to take. At a short distance he perceived

hither. On awaking, the princess hastened to her parents to tell them what was on her mind; not alluding to her wedding-day,

ying them that the next day he would call them to council to consider what had best be done for the stranger. When the guest

ises. After all had done their best, Ulysses being challenged to show what he could do, at first declined, but being taunted

rs of modern steam navigation. Alcinoüs says to Ulysses, — “Say from what city, from what regions tossed, And what inhabita

am navigation. Alcinoüs says to Ulysses, — “Say from what city, from what regions tossed, And what inhabitants those region

ays to Ulysses, — “Say from what city, from what regions tossed, And what inhabitants those regions boast? So shalt thou qu

a character which in the rude old times had different privileges from what we concede to it now. As traveller and storytelle

own hall, but remembering his father’s injunctions, said no more than what became him as master of the house, though young,

aron, fixing his eyes sternly upon the advancing warrior, demanded by what right he, living and armed, approached that shore

d the clanking of chains. Æneas, horror-struck, inquired of his guide what crimes were those whose punishments produced the

into brute animals, lions, tigers, cats, dogs, monkeys, etc. This is what the ancients called Metempsychosis, or the transm

ains, seemed to debar a passage. He paused for a moment, then decided what to do. He tied the infant to his lance with wrapp

rd to the river’s bank. He called aloud, demanding who they were, and what their object. Æneas, holding forth an olive-branc

ends and brothers in arms. Nisus said to his friend, “Do you perceive what confidence and carelessness the enemy display? Th

sus fell, and Æneas bent over him in pity. “Hapless youth,” he said, “ what can I do for you worthy of your praise? Keep thos

ts that have come down to us that the treatment of the sick resembled what is now called Animal Magnetism or Mesmerism. Serp

hose who consulted him by the manner in which he received or rejected what was presented to him. If the bull refused food fr

his department of Grecian art. It was of colossal dimensions, and was what the ancients called “chryselephantine;” that is,

a kind of poetical justice slew the basilisk with his own weapon. But what was to attack this terrible and unapproachable mo

d enough of absurdities, but still we can imagine his anxiety to know what a cockatrice was like. The following is from Aldr

could live in the hottest part of that element. Instantly perceiving what it was, he called for my sister and me, and after

: “An undevout astronomer is mad!                          * * * “O, what a genius must inform the skies! And is Lorenzo’s

rvices and treated with the utmost severity. They are compelled to do what no one else can do without pollution. They are no

ge flickering light, which flashes up over the northern skies, making what men call the “Aurora Borealis,” or “Northern Ligh

s on Loki, who in his fright promised upon oath that, let it cost him what it would, he would so manage matters that the man

t I need not ask thy name, for I know that thou art the god Thor. But what has become of my glove?” Thor then perceived that

god Thor. But what has become of my glove?” Thor then perceived that what they had taken overnight for a hall was the giant

” “That will indeed be a feat,” said Utgard-Loki, “if thou performest what thou promisest, and it shall be tried forthwith.”

y therefore adjudged that Loki was vanquished. Utgard-Loki then asked what feat the young man who accompanied Thor could per

ut Thialfi met with no better success. Utgard-Loki then asked Thor in what feats he would choose to give proofs of that prow

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

e could not deny but that he had brought great shame on himself. “And what grieves me most,” he added, “is that ye will call

of his paws was off the floor, we were all of us terror-stricken, for what thou tookest for a cat was in reality the Midgard

led straight his coal-black steed.” But the other gods, feeling that what Frigga had done was quite sufficient, amused them

, while others hewed at him with their swords and battle-axes; for do what they would, none of them could harm him. And this

oddess, when she saw the pretended woman, inquired of her if she knew what the gods were doing at their meetings. She replie

ody about so violently that the whole earth shakes, and this produces what men call earthquakes. The Elves. The Edda m

sy country, where cattle can subsist, and men by means of them and of what the sea yields; and it seems they were poetic men

heir deity there can be no doubt. But there is some uncertainty as to what they offered, and of the ceremonies connected wit

of Ossian we have, if not the actual productions of Druidical times, what may be considered faithful representations of the

rife was at an end, Pluto, the king of the underworld, came up to see what damage had been done; for he feared that the eart

e streams of water. But though Pan was a great god, he could not tell what had become of Proserpina. A day passed, and anoth

And did she wear violets and lilies in her hair and dress?” “Tell me what you know of her!” cried Ceres. Then Arethusa told

nor flower, nor blade of grass — until Proserpina comes back. Choose what you will do!” When she had said this, Ceres turne

he saw men suffer in the winter months, he at once began to consider what could be done for them. First he taught them to b

the messenger of the gods, but he was slow to open, for he thought of what Prometheus had said of the danger. He almost made

e birds, which seemed new and strange; and they felt ready to die for what is good and true. Ah, the wonderful box! Then,

y to herself. “What joy it has brought the world! I wonder — I wonder what it is that the gods put into it to give it such p

t be wrong, do you think, to raise the lid, just for a moment, to see what is inside? What do you suppose can make those str

ght. “If it does so much good to mankind when it is closed, who knows what will happen if it is opened?” she thought to hers

ove the beautiful box more, and day by day she was more eager to know what was in it! “Maybe there is some god imprisoned th

pon the lid of the box and weeping. It was long before she could tell what had happened. Then, for many hours, they sat with

me, who know how to use them. I have slain Python with my darts, but what can you do with yours?” The little god did not li

e trees murmured and whispered, when the waters gurgled, Orpheus knew what was meant. When the storms roared and winds shrie

of her life. You do but lend her to me, not lose her. Think, O Pluto, what pain you suffer while Proserpina is away from you

urydice is lost to me all the year. Think, O Proserpina, great queen, what woe you suffered when you thought never again to

s might. Then Alcmena, who had heard the crying, came running in, and what a fright she had! There was Iphicles screaming wi

no ordinary baby. She sent for the aged seer Tiresias, and asked him what it all meant, for Tiresias could tell future even

a gentle story,” said Hercules to himself; but to her he said, “Pray, what is your name, fair one?” And she answered, “Men c

a deep delight in them. He looked up, and all he said was, “Fair one, what do men call you?” And she answered, “Men and gods

s went away, and left him debating, in his great heart. He remembered what Tiresias had said, for his mother, Alcmena, had t

his friend Admetus. When Hercules saw the signs of mourning, he asked what they meant; but Admetus kept the truth from him,

his feelings, for Admetus had bidden him to give Hercules no hint of what had happened. Very soon the strong man, looking u

the palace, now that Alcestis is dead.” Then, at last, the hero told what he had done, rebuking Admetus because of his trea

iomed. Pygmalion’s Prayer. “O Aphrodite, kind and fair,    That what thou wilt canst give, Oh, listen to a sculptor’s

ng Polydectes stepped down from his throne and came to greet her. “By what name shall I call you, fair princess?” he asked.

found. So Perseus went out and walked along the seashore, considering what he should do, but discovering no way to accomplis

rangers. He ordered Perseus to leave the country at once. Perseus did what he could to soothe the big fellow, but Atlas grew

nd all sounds of music and of merriment were hushed. In a few moments what a change! The king and queen now wept for joy. Ri

air, oh come!”    While Echo answered, “Come, sweet Air!” But, hark, what sounds from the thicket rise!    What meaneth tha

until they came to the stone. “When you can raise this stone and get what is under it, you may go,” she said. Theseus took

e help of the gods I shall slay this Minotaur.” When King Ægeus heard what his son had chosen to do, he was stricken with gr

eavens shook with a muttering of thunder. Now, when the Trojans heard what had happened in the camp of the Greeks, they grew

, and the Greeks have paid dearly for the wrong Agamemnon did me; but what is it all worth to me? Patroclus, whom I loved mo

ne him a great kindness, and now he received her gladly and asked her what she wished., “Make me a suit of armor for my son,

into the sea; still others advised that it be pulled to pieces to see what was inside. But one man said, “Let us haul it int

f all he touched her brow.    Prophetic power came at his call — Ah I what is this? She sees it now:    “Troy, Troy shall fa

et me die ere to thy charms    I lend,” saith she, “an ear again. For what to me the sound of lyre,    And what thy loved sw

,” saith she, “an ear again. For what to me the sound of lyre,    And what thy loved sweet-voiced call, If amid blood and wa

the sailors saw that they had come to a beautiful little island near what seemed the mainland. “I will cross to the mainlan

ll cross to the mainland with my ship’s crew,” said Ulysses, “and see what sort of men live there.” So Ulysses and his crew

se all the winds of heaven in a great tempest. Ulysses awoke and knew what had happened. Overcome with grief, he lay during

reat hall, and with a show of gracious hospitality, prepared for them what seemed a refreshing drink. But when they, had all

liever, when he went to study theology and philosophy at Delphi: with what feelings must he not have passed along the woody

and earth. Sweet illusions of the fancy! pleasing errors of the mind! what objects of pity are those cold and insensible hea

those cold and insensible hearts who have never felt your charms! and what objects of pity and indignation those fierce and

ion of history; but where no such designs appear, but they seem to be what none would imagine or relate, they must be calcul

subject attentively, these will appear to be delivered and related as what were before believed and received, and not as tal

heme slow agonies in hell; And my commission is to lead them here, Or what more subtle, foul, or savage fiends People the ab

es is here, Prometheus, the chained Titan. Horrible forms, Whence and what are ye? Never yet there came‌ Phantasms so foul

of Jove; Whilst I behold such execrable shapes, Methinks I grow like what I contemplate, And laugh and stare in loathsome s

imagine We will but laugh into thy lidless eyes?     Pro. I weigh not what ye do, but what ye suffer, Being evil. Cruel is t

but laugh into thy lidless eyes?     Pro. I weigh not what ye do, but what ye suffer, Being evil. Cruel is the power which c

oy, Speak, for he can, and none so well as he, What treasures centre, what delights in thee. Had he the gems, the spices, an

actions aid; Some marks of honour on my son bestow, And pay in glory what in life you owe. Fame is at least by heavenly pro

Hail! greatest son of Saturn, wise disposer Of every good; thy praise what man yet born Has sung? or who that may be born sh

ter, she persecuted with the utmost rigour: but when it is remembered what cause Juno had for her jealousy, and that her hus

and a parlous wit. To this sagacious confessor he went, And told her what a gift the Gods had sent: But told it under matri

oduced himself to her in the form of her mistress, and in this shape, what wonder that the nymph lost her virtue, or that th

Mythology: “He was a poet, sure a lover too Who stood on Latmos top, what time there blew Soft breezes from the Myrtle vale

dost thou listen to the wide halloos Of thy departed nymphs? Through what dark tree Glimmers thy crescent? Whatsoe’er it be

eft her gazing on the green expanse, That swallowed up his track; oh! what could mate her Even in the cloudy summit of her w

ep, Her Theseus flying o’er the distant deep; Wistful she looked, nor what she saw, believed, Hoped some mistake, and wished

ing the utmost terror, he implored them to say how he came there, and what they were going to do with him. “You have nothing

do with him. “You have nothing to fear,” was the reply, “only tell us what your wish is, and it shall be complied with.” “I

Let Hermes grace the jocund scene,     And youth so gay and free; For what is youth, though fair, oh! queen,     If destitut

but a sleeping child? “I went then forth into the world,     To see what might be there; And there I heard a voice of woe,

crown, In weariness, in hopelessness,     In utter misery down. “And what the sorrow, then I asked.     Can thus the warrio

‌Her, Neptune saw: and with such beauties fired, Resolved to compass what his soul desired. The bashful goddess turned her

h makes not only its possessor, but the spectator of it, prefer it to what is called pleasure, in which all is not pleasure.

ue, the gentle beauty of the feet, and the grace of the attitude, are what may be seen in many other statues belonging to th

         We ask not such from thee! “Yet more, the depths have more! what wealth untold, Far down, and shining thro’ their

ins of Enna. ‌ ——— “He comes to us From the depths of Tartarus. For what of evil doth he roam From his red and gloomy home

ned to hear The precious stream still purling in his ear; Lip-deep in what he longs for, and yet curst With prohibition and

into my lyre’s soft string, And bid its music sweet notes fling, For what O lyre, can thee withstand? Touched by an Orpheus

a’s train; Her sisters often, as ’tis said, would cry ‘Fye, Salmaeis, what always idle! fye; Or take the quiver, or the arro

herto he had been unconscious, he made every possible effort to grasp what appeared to be the guardian spirit of the water.

ing lips, His arms grasp nothing, from himself he slips; He knows not what he views, and yet pursues His desperate love, and

not what he views, and yet pursues His desperate love, and burns for what he views.” Nothing could win the self-enamoured

hereal soul.                   *             But oh!     Bright Hebe, what a tear, And what a blush were thine, When, as the

              *             But oh!     Bright Hebe, what a tear, And what a blush were thine, When, as the breath of every

flowers must die! Ye smile! — but your smile hath a dimness yet — Oh! what have ye looked on since last we met? Ye are chan

f the drowned past In the hushed mind’s mysterious far away, Doubtful what ghostly thing will steal the last Into that dista

coursers guides. With sure foresight, and with unerring doom He sees what is, and was, and is to come.” Virgil. From his

he starts. A ghastly horror in her eyes appears But yet she knows not what it is she fears, In vain she offers from herself

e fears, In vain she offers from herself to run, And drag’s about her what she strives to shun. “Oppressed with grief the pi

ious power! whose dark and gloomy sway     Extends o’er all creation, what art thou? They call thee ‘King of Terrors!’ drear

anton cruelty, Man knows ’tis written ‘thou must surely die!’ But at what hour, no mortal power may know,     Whether at mo

e meekly drooping head,     The long hair’s willowy flow. Ye know not what ye do,     That call the slumberers back, From th

of Smyrna were the first who made her statue with wings, to show with what celerity she is prepared to punish the crimes of

aise; Environed by so many swords; ‘From whence This barbarous usage? what is my offence? What fatal fury, what infernal cha

rom whence This barbarous usage? what is my offence? What fatal fury, what infernal charm, ‘Gainst a kind father does his da

cradle. When my age advanced To youth’s fresh bloom, why should I say what toils I then sustained? What lions — what dire fo

esh bloom, why should I say what toils I then sustained? What lions —  what dire forms Of Triple Typhons, or what giants, wha

I then sustained? What lions — what dire forms Of Triple Typhons, or what giants, what Of monsters banded in the Centaur wa

ined? What lions — what dire forms Of Triple Typhons, or what giants, what Of monsters banded in the Centaur war, Did I not

unhappiness, At my loved Thebes I cannot dwell, for here What temple, what assembly of my friends Can I approach? Pollutions

ower might move His soul anew, and rouse declining love, Nor knew she what her sudden rage bestows, When she to Lychas trust

erts of Africa. “At this confession Atlas ghastly stared, Mindful of what an oracle declared, That the dark womb of time co

His lance was aimed, when Cepheus ran and said; ‘Hold, brother, hold, what brutal rage has made Your frantic mind so black a

r strife, My honest cause was to defend my wife, First pledged to me; what crime could I suppose To arm my friends, and vind

.     Hip. Some sudden frenzy hath upset thy brain — Thou knowest not what thou speakest.     Phæ. I am not mad! would to th

    Hip. Theseus — my father — ‌    Phæ. Thy father and my husband, what of that? Love knows no ties save those he makes h

d gladsome of the glimpse of dawning day, He stopped — looked back — ( what cannot love persuade?) To take one view of the un

right flood all, all its riches pour.     Thou knowest — thou knowest what love is now!     Its glory and its might —     Ar

, You will not rack an innocent man. ‌ Œd. Speak, then. Phor. Alas! what would you have me say? Œd. Did this old man take

eyes burst, no matter, wilt thou tell me, Or must I ask for ever? For what end? Why gave she thee her child? Phor. To murde

on Pelops, and served up to them his limbs, demanding of them to name what the new meat was. The faithless cruelty of Tantal

eady, Already to my breast that very sword I see hurled back — and by what hand! I freeze, I faint, I shudder, I dissolve wi

too idle words, nor asking how She praised us both (which most?) for what we did. Aga. Ye Gods who govern here! do human p

ga. Thou art my child — yes, yes, thou art my child. All was not once what all now is! Come on, Idol of love and truth! my c

approach. Look on me; smile with me at my illusion — You are so like what you have ever been (Except in sorrow!) I might we

that cools the heart With purity, nor words that more and more Teach what we know, from those we know, and sink Often most

. When he had anchored, he sent some of his men on shore, to discover what place it was, but Circe gave them drink under pre

a calm resolution she gave way to her despair. ‌ “What shall I do? what succour can I find? Shall I with this ungrateful

ing With her most starry canopy, and seating Thyself by thine adorer, what befel? This cave was surely shaped out for the gr

d actions of the fabulous deities. Questions. What is Mythology? From what is the word Mythology derived? What was the origi

opinion? Did the Romans improve upon the mythology of the Greeks? In what manner was the worship of the gods conducted? How

rehended by the human understanding, the ancients durst not determine what was his figure; hence, they never adored his stat

class contain? Who were the six gods? Who were the six goddesses? Of what was the second class composed? What deities were

you farther learn concerning him? Did Saturn fulfil this promise? and what followed? Was Saturn grateful to Janus for this k

was Cybele? Who was her favourite? What trees were sacred to her? By what names is Cybele called? How is Cybele represented

celebrated. Questions. Who was Sol? How is the Sun represented? Over what twelve signs of the zodiac, does Sol preside? Wha

art, But ah! more deadly his, who pierc’d my heart. Med’cine is mine; what herbs and simples grow In fields, in forests, all

How did Apollo incense Jupiter against him? Whither did he retire? Of what is Apollo said to have been the inventor? Had Apo

represented? How was Urania painted? How was Calliope represented? By what appellation were the Muses distinguished? Chap

arried? Had he any children? What victims were offered to Bacchus? By what surnames is he distinguished? Chapter XVII. Mi

exploits did Minerva perform? What city was under her safe-guard? By what names is she frequently mentioned? Was the worshi

their works. Questions. Who was Vulcan? Did he reside in heaven? With what reception did he meet in Lemnos? To whom was Vulc

s? To whom was Vulcan married? What actions are attributed to him? By what surnames was Vulcan distinguished? Was he worship

actions are attributed to him? What are the attributes of Mercury? In what manner was Mercury represented? Had Mercury any c

Mercury any children? What were the sacrifices offered to Mercury? By what different names was Mercury called. Part II.

as found, Than now she has; which never could be more, Than to repeat what she had heard before. This change impatient Juno

ed to preside over them; and their numbers was immense. Questions. By what title are young virgins, who attend on celestial,

at appellation was given to the nymphs who took charge of the ash? By what nymphs are the fountains governed? By what name a

took charge of the ash? By what nymphs are the fountains governed? By what name are the nymphs of the rivers distinguished?

s of the rivers distinguished? Who inhabit the lakes and ponds? Under what denomination do Hesiod, Homer, and Pindar, make N

eptune the captain of fifty nymphs? Who were the nymphs of Apollo? By what names were the nymphs of Bacchus called? Whom had

cho see, love, follow, and embrace? Was the grief of Echo great? Into what flower was Narcissus at length turned? Chapter

his uncommon skill and divine accuracy, in calculating when and from what points the wind would blow. This knowledge he acq

arried Pomona? Who was Priapus? What was the portrait of Priapus? and what were his names? Chapter IV. Pales and some oth

ho watches over oxen? What deity preserves the seed in the ground? To what divinity did husbandmen pray for the protection o

What is said of Tutelina? What god did millers and bakers invoke? To what goddess do the poets ascribe the invention of mak

stablished? Were there any other rural deities that resembled Pan? By what surnames is Pan distinguished? Chapter VI. Sil

haron? What was the employment of Charon? In passing over the rivers, what monster did the dead see? What was Cerberus? What

“’Tis he, ’tis he: he comes to us From the depths of Tartarus. For what of evil doth he roam From his red and gloomy home

did he effect this? How is Pluto represented? How was he honoured? By what names is he commonly distinguished? Who was Prose

e is represented with a wing, a helmet, and a wheel, to intimate with what celebrity she pursues criminals, both by water an

ilence? How was Pudicitia represented? How was Astrsæ represented? In what way was Fortune represented? How was Opportunity

overbially applied to a cruel or foolish contrivance whereby to alter what is natural or unalterable. Theseus met and killed

n comparing mythology with history. Questions. Who was Hercules? With what singular circumstances was his birth attended? Wa

n? What did Orpheus do after this? Who was Amphion? Who was Arion? In what adventure was Arion concerned? What followed?

es fought most valiantly? What part did the gods take in this war? By what stratagem did the Greeks take Troy? What heroes r

my, because he was a Trojan. Questions. Give the history of Æneas. In what manner did he exemplify his filial duty? What was

sied, should be finished; but she took care to unweave, in the night, what she had woven in the daytime. Hence the proverb,

he manner of his death? How was Iris represented and worshipped? Into what animal did the Egyptians suppose the soul of Osir

ce? Who is the supreme creator, so named in the Persian mythology? In what does Oromasdes reside? Did the Persians form imag

What do you know of the Avatars? How are the Avatars represented? In what does the religion of the Hindoos abound? Chapt

r, to protect himself and his people from a second deluge. We know in what manner God put a stop to this foolish design. Thi

rd the ordinary lights of his reason. We shall confine our remarks to what were considered the earliest oracles. At first, T

irst understood her language; but when one succeeded in comprehending what she said, he gave out that the dove, or Pleiai, h

ttain to this dignity. Suffice it to say that the Pythia could repeat what the god dictated to her. The custom of choosing y

he had entered it, lying down upon the earth. Soon after he was asked what he had seen, but before he had time to recover fr

they permitted him to resume his senses. Next, he wrote upon a table what he had seen or heard, and the priests proceeded t

he oracle in order to assure myself of the truth.” We do not know in what time the oracle of Trophonias was established. Pa

ed it with presents, wished to surprise it. He sent to ask the Pythia what he was doing at the very time that his envoy was

, could not have been translated into Greek. However, we will present what fable, blended with history, gives us concerning

divers places, Samos, Erythræa, Greece, and Asia, in order to collect what could be found from the Sibylline verses. The new

college of the Quindecemviri of the Sibyls was formed. We do not know what the fate of this second collection. There remains

its summit, which, it was pretended, reached to the very heavens. At what time the Olympic games were instituted, is a matt

was the Cretan Hercules who instituted them, without informing us in what period or on what occasion. The most common opini

rcules who instituted them, without informing us in what period or on what occasion. The most common opinion among the learn

th the charms of poetry. He was the inventor of Runic characters; but what most contributed to make him pass for a god, was

the North. In studying carefully the phenomena of nature, or rather, what they considered as the visible operations of a de

would be difficult, perhaps even impossible, to ascertain how, and at what precise time, the British isles became inhabited.

h are caused by the vapours of lakes and marshes. People foresaw with what care the bards kept up the opinions which rendere

dopted. We will now occupy the reader for a few moments by presenting what history and tradition have preserved and transmit

nt to consult them; and Julius Cesar, who usually admired nothing but what was splendid, was so astonished at their manner o

mention of those of the Druids. We shall close this article by citing what is well known respecting the period in which the

the Bureau of Ethnology.2 We do not find the truth free from dross in what he calls the lowest stage, hecastotheism, where e

also the harvest-time of memory. It is easy for children to remember what they learn, it is a delight for them to commit to

on may all be furnished or developed by other educative agencies; but what stimulus to fancy, to poetic sensitiveness and re

that nearly every child and every savage asks: What is the world, and what is man? Who made them? What else did the maker do

orld, and what is man? Who made them? What else did the maker do? and what the first men? Whence came the commodities of lif

he first men? Whence came the commodities of life? What is death, and what becomes of us after death? The answers to such qu

ing measure of delight which the æsthetic myth affords is the test of what we call its beauty. A myth, whether explanatory o

ter of the hero. In such myths, circumstances are not so important as what the hero does with circumstances. The hero is mor

of the myth, brings to light kindred forms of the myth, discovers in what language the name was born, and sometimes, giving

a person at all. And this latter, in studying the origin of myths, is what should first be ascertained. We must not, however

and other worse than barbaric people of the nineteenth century.” But what are the characteristics of the mental state of ou

ne weapons — are peculiar to no one national taste or skill, they are what might have been expected of human conditions and

o the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto’s cheek, And made Hell grant what love did seek.” 25 Other legendary bards or mus

ved from earlier writers, he has here fused into a literary epic. But what the Æneid lacks of epic simplicity, it makes up i

was forbidden to open. Overcome by an unaccountable curiosity to know what this vessel contained, she one day lifted the cov

The golden bees in eager drouth Plied busy wings and feet; They knew, what every lover knows, There’s no such honey-bloom th

oticed the heifer, praised its beauty, and asked whose it was, and of what herd. Jupiter, to stop questions, replied that it

the water-nymphs. They heard and consented. Pan threw his arms around what he supposed to be the form of the nymph, and foun

rine, but bulls dread the salt sea-ways. What drink is sweet to thee, what food shalt thou find from the deep? Nay, art thou

beheld, I wear the form of a bull, for I can put on the semblance of what thing I will. But ‘tis love of thee that has comp

ill turn out so, but I can’t help being afraid. People are not always what they pretend to be. If he is indeed Jove, make hi

was persuaded to try the experiment. She asks a favor, without naming what it is. Jove gives his promise, and confirms it wi

not putting on all his terrors, as when he overthrew the giants, but what is known among the gods as his lesser panoply. Wi

ep nights, Thrilling my flesh with awe; mysterious words — I knew not what ; hints of unearthly things That I had felt on sol

t, A sudden alteration feels, Increased by new intestine wheels; And, what exalts the wonder more, The number made the motio

t a later period in the fortunes of the Trojan War: — … Jupiter knew what was coming as he sat upon Olympus, and his heart

daring to return unsuccessful, consulted the oracle of Apollo to know what country he should settle in. The oracle informed

. Fig. 43. Niobe. [Statue: Müller.] When Niobe was acquainted with what had taken place, she was indignant that the gods

rdant banks of the river. Amphrysus. How the god lived among men, and what , they thought of him, is well told in the followi

p. His words were simple words enough, And yet he used them so, That what in other mouths was rough In his seemed musical a

his wooing, She took to the tree to escape his pursuing; Be the cause what it might, from his offers she shrunk, And, Ginevr

ide herself against the night with a lamp and a sharp knife, told her what to do if her husband turned out the monster that

e silently rose and uncovering her lamp — Scarce kept back a cry At what she saw; for there before her lay The very Love b

rembling hands, undid The clasp, and fearfully raised up the lid; But what was there she saw not, for her head Fell back, an

one of our poets, timidly said: — “O Aphrodite, kind and fair, That what thou wilt canst give, Oh, listen to a sculptor’s

his statue garlanded with flowers. Yet while he stood, and knew not what to do With yearning, a strange thrill of hope the

nds, and imprinted kisses on the cold lips. “O, Pyramus,” she cried, “ what has done this? It is thine own Thisbe that speaks

t oath by his father’s head that he stole not the cows, nor knew even what cows might be, for he had only that moment heard

eus, threatening him with death, commanded him to tell who he was and what these new rites were that he presumed to celebrat

for the youth was indeed he), as if shaking off his drowsiness, asked what the trouble was, and whither they were carrying h

What form is this of more than mortal height? What matchless beauty, what inspired ire! The brindled panthers know the priz

hen went and laid him in the ashes. His mother, who had been watching what her guest was doing, sprang forward with a cry an

the Dynast’s bond, And thrice arose that rumour from the lake. “Ah, what ! ” she cried, “what madness hath undone Me! and,

And thrice arose that rumour from the lake. “Ah, what! ” she cried, “ what madness hath undone Me! and, ah, wretched! thee,

guard Now would not row him o’er the lake again, His wife twice lost, what could he? whither go? What chant, what wailing, m

ke again, His wife twice lost, what could he? whither go? What chant, what wailing, move the Powers of Hell? Cold in the Sty

Orpheus is alluded to by Southey in his Thalaba: — “Then on his’ear what sounds Of harmony arose! Far music and the distan

he gods themselves cannot recall their gifts.’ “Ay me! ay me! with what another heart In days far-off, and with what ot

“Ay me! ay me! with what another heart In days far-off, and with what other eyes I used to watch — if I be he that wa

Of April, and could hear the lips that kiss’d Whispering I knew not what of wild and sweet, Like that strange song I hea

impossible to express her regard for him in any way but by mimicking what he said; and what he said, unfortunately, did not

ress her regard for him in any way but by mimicking what he said; and what he said, unfortunately, did not always convey her

iden, however, uttered a prayer that he might some time or other feel what it was to love and meet no return of affection. T

ile their true lovers’ hearts they grieved, Were scorned in turn, and what they gave received. O all Love’s scorners, learn

shing with the tree, expressed her gratitude to him, and bade him ask what reward he would. Rhœcus boldly asked her love, an

ning after nine days, examine the bodies of the cattle slain, and see what has befallen.” Aristseus faithfully obeyed these

embarked on board a ship, and was conveyed home. Dejanira, on seeing what she had unwittingly done, hanged herself. Hercule

, the nightingale — The tawny-throated! Hark, from that moonlit cedar what a burst! What triumph! hark! — what pain! O wande

ed! Hark, from that moonlit cedar what a burst! What triumph! hark! — what pain! O wanderer from a Grecian shore, Still, aft

him if it should prove strong enough to roll away the stone and take what was under. The lad Theseus was brought up at Troe

mortals, — Goddess of Golgi, thou, frequenter of coverts Idalian, In what wildering seas ye tossed the impassionate maiden

den Ever a-sighing, — aye for the fair-haired stranger a-sighing! Ah, what ponderous fears oppressed her languishing bosom,

beholds swift craft, swift lover retreating. Nor can be sure she sees what things she sees of a surety, When upspringing fro

— Nothing he recks of affiance, and reckons perjury, — nothing. “Oh! what lioness whelped thee? Oh! what desolate cavern? W

and reckons perjury, — nothing. “Oh! what lioness whelped thee? Oh! what desolate cavern? What was the sea that spawned, t

as the sea that spawned, that spat from its churning abysses, Thee, — what wolfish Scylla, or Syrtis, or vasty Charybdis, Th

to hear nor words to re-echo?… Yea, but where shall I turn? Forlorn, what succor rely on? ‘Haste to the Gnossian hills?’ Ah

d that gloom of the home of his father, Insolent Theseus knew himself what manner of evil He with a careless heart had afore

hing out his hand as a token of peace, he cried, “Be judge thyself, — what satisfaction dost thou require?” — “Thy friendshi

rds like these: “Because they had not seen What ills he suffered, and what ills he did, They in the dark should look, in tim

rom copses and glades of the woodland — Gifts that the meadows yield: what flowers on Thessaly’s mountains, Or, by waves of

bove sires in the offspring of promise, Hear with thine ears this day what oracles fall from the Sisters Chanting the fates

iding the Greeks and driving back the Trojans, Jupiter saw nothing of what was going on, for his attention had been drawn fr

moved by this address, hastened to his friend, revolving in his mind what he had seen and heard. He told the prince the sad

rophius, who would announce the death of Orestes. He brought with him what purported to be the ashes of the deceased in a fu

dwelt in caves and fed on the wild productions of the island, and on what their flocks yielded, for they were shepherds. Ul

, far and near. They, on his cry, flocked round the den, and inquired what grievous hurt had caused him to sound such an ala

forward one half of his crew, under the command of Eurylochus, to see what prospect of hospitality they might find. As they

to touch the sacred flocks and herds, but to content themselves with what provision they yet had left of the supply which C

fter some time reviving, he kissed the soil, rejoicing, yet at a loss what course to take. At a short distance he perceived

hither. On awaking, the princess hastened to her parents to tell them what was on her mind; not alluding to her wedding day,

ying them that the next day he would call them to council to consider what had best be done for the stranger. When the guest

ises. After all had done their best, Ulysses being challenged to show what he could do, at first declined, but being taunted

a character which in the rude old times had different privileges from what we concede to it now. As traveller and story-tell

wn hall; but, remembering his father’s injunctions, said no more than what became him as master of the house, though young,

aron, fixing his eyes sternly upon the advancing warrior, demanded by what right he, living and armed, approached that shore

d the clanking of chains. Æneas, horror-struck, inquired of his guide what crimes were those whose punishments produced the

ains, seemed to debar a passage. He paused for a moment, then decided what to do. He tied the infant to his lance with wrapp

rd to the river’s bank. He called aloud, demanding who they were, and what their object. Æneas, holding forth an olive-branc

s and brothers in arms. Nisus said to his friend, “Dost thou perceive what confidence and carelessness the enemy display? Th

sus fell, and Æneas bent over him in pity. “Hapless youth,” he said, “ what can I do for thee worthy of thy praise? Keep thos

fly every day over the whole world, and on their return report to him what they have seen and heard. At his feet lie his two

armor sheds a weird flickering light over the northern skies, making what men call the Aurora Borealis.389 § 179. The Othe

s on Loki, who in his fright promised upon oath that, let it cost him what it might, he would so manage matters that the man

t I need not ask thy name, for I know that thou art the god Thor. But what has become of my glove?” Thor then perceived that

god Thor. But what has become of my glove?” Thor then perceived that what they had taken overnight for a hall was the giant

“That will indeed be a feat,” said Utgard-Loki, “if thou performest what thou promisest, and it shall be tried forthwith.”

y therefore adjudged that Loki was vanquished. Utgard-Loki then asked what feat the young man who accompanied Thor could per

ut Thialfi met with no better success. Utgard-Loki then asked Thor in what feats he would choose to give proofs of that prow

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

e could not deny but that he had brought great shame on himself. “And what grieves me most,” he added, “is that ye will call

of his paws was off the floor, we were all of us terror-stricken, for what thou tookest for a cat was in reality the Midgard

ced to seek her in Hela’s dominions. But the other gods, feeling that what Frigga had done was quite sufficient, amused them

, while others hewed at him with their swords and battle-axes; for do what they would none of them could harm him. And this

oddess, when she saw the pretended woman, inquired of her if she knew what the gods were doing at their meetings. She replie

sea to Fensalir, the house of Frigga, mother of the gods, to ask her what way there might be of restoring Balder to life an

hall Asgard’s towers, And Odin, and his sons, the seed of Heaven; But what were I, to save them in that hour? If strength mi

his pride, the warrior Thor, Vidar the silent, the impetuous Tyr? I, what were I, when these can nought avail? Yet, doubtle

ppier day.” He spake; and the fleet Hermod thus replied: — “Brother, what seats are these, what happier day? Tell me, that

and the fleet Hermod thus replied: — “Brother, what seats are these, what happier day? Tell me, that I may ponder it when g

ld are invited to Worms, nominally to attend a high festival. … With what joy and gladness welcomed were they there! It see

inent part among the associates of King Etzel. “I cannot say you now what hath befallen since; The women all were weeping,

ose who consulted him, by the manner in which he received or rejected what was presented to him. If the bull refused food fr

ts that have come down to us that the treatment of the sick resembled what is now called animal magnetism or mesmerism. Serp

e heart of his mistress, yet won for the poet wide-spread fame. “Yet what he sung in his immortal strain, Though unsuccessf

Euxine. For genealogy of Laomedon, see § 167 C. Pylos: it is doubtful what city is intended. There were two such towns in El

hief of the tribe of the Cherusci, who inhabited the southern part of what is now Hanover and Brunswick; born 18 b.c. and tr

doric, the Ostrogoth, who, between 493 and 526 a.d., ruled from Italy what had been the Western Empire. In these poems, howe

1, 81, 82; name of Pluto, 83, 124, 349. Tau′ri, Taurians: a people of what is now the Crimea; Iphigenia among the Taurians,

reat a diversity, is the province of comparative mythology. Ques. In what important point do all these systems agree? Ans.

er deity, not even Jupiter himself, could undo the spell. Ques. Into what classes were the gods divided? Ans. Ancient writ

to the unknown shores of Europe, which was named from her. Ques. On what was the story of Europa probably founded? Ans. I

appear before his father, went to consult the oracle of Apollo as to what he should do. He was directed by the god to follo

nded one of his most beautiful tragedies upon this story. Ques. Over what sciences did Apollo preside? Ans. He presided ov

ace may follow; also because she bestowed the olive on men. Ques. On what occasion did Minerva give the olive to men? Ans.

a? Ans. Because this bird sees in the dark; and wisdom distinguishes what is hidden from common eyes. Ques. What is the st

eir military engines with the long hair of the Roman women. Ques. On what occasion was the prize of beauty adjudged to Venu

ject of curiosity to travellers. Ques. Where is this statue, and for what is it remarkable? Ans. It is one of two colossal

ute criminals during this festival. Servants might, at this time, say what they pleased to their masters, who could not take

assage, through which he descended with his prize. Ceres, ignorant of what had occurred, wandered through the world in searc

still floating on its waters; and the nymph Arethusa informed her of what had taken place. Ceres repaired immediately to Ol

iated, and after him, other distinguished foreigners were admitted to what were called the Lesser Mysteries. The Athenians w

, he snatched it from her, and left all three in darkness. Ques. For what was Proteus remarkable? Ans. For his power of tr

hey were often called by the Greeks Eumenides [Eumen′ides]. Ques. Of what were the Furies an emblem? Ans. Of the evil pass

e in the heavens as the Corona Borealis, or Northern Crown. Ques. Of what negligence was Theseus guilty on his return to At

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

Mount Parnassus, and they consulted the oracle of Themis, to know by what means the earth might again be peopled. The oracl

be allowed to accompany her husband in his exile. It is not known by what crime the unfortunate poet merited so severe a pu

lanations, and affectionate greetings, the two heroes consulted as to what measures they should take for the punishment of t

and Helenus, who was endowed with the gift of prophecy, now confirmed what had been already foretold. He rendered his exiled

the river Halys he would ruin a great empire, but as she did not say what empire, whether his own or that of his enemies, t

of the ruins of the ancient city. Ques. Who was Trophonius, and for what was his oracle remarkable? Ans. Trophonius, and

s revealed, but not to all in the same manner; some saw, others heard what they desired to know. It has been frequently asse

t writers, that they were subjected to a treatment closely resembling what we now call animal magnetism, or mesmerism. Ques

t writers, that they were subjected to a treatment closely resembling what we now call animal magnetism, or mesmerism. The t

effect was produced by their simple presence in the temple. Ques. At what period did the oracles cease to give responses?

n, afterwards Alexander the Great. This passage is sufficient to show what importance was attached to such a victory, when w

up in a close and crowded house, and forfeit the sunny brightness of what was to them a national, and even, in some sort, r

of the murdered poet caught the ears of the multitude. Each one asked what this exclamation might mean, and what had the cra

f the multitude. Each one asked what this exclamation might mean, and what had the cranes to do with him. A cry was raised t

are remarkable for their calm majesty of expression. The material was what the Greeks called chryselephantine; that is, the

me? Ans. No; they were only crossing the borders of India. Ques. In what form are the Vedas written? Ans. In poetry. The

who are strangers to each other, meet, a polite formula is to ask “To what sublime religion do you belong?” Then one will ca

e form of an old woman, and went to see Frigga. The goddess asked him what the gods were doing at their meetings. The disgui

romlechs — Stonehenge — Carnac — Popular Superstitions. Ques. From what is the term Druid derived? Ans. There exists muc

d, but the same rite was performed in many other places. According to what seems an authentic tradition, it was during such

re of pagan origin, and seem to be relics of this festival. Ques. At what period may we fix the decline of Druidism? Ans.

ts were allowed to marry. The law prescribed that any surplus, beyond what was actually required for their support, should b

es of Peru were many and magnificent; but Cuzco was to the Inca noble what Mecca is to the devout follower of Mahomet, and h

had not made at least one pilgrimage to the holy shrine. Ques. From what class were the Peruvian priests generally chosen?

g gave him half the appointed sum, saying, that was for his part; for what related to Castor and Pollux, they would no doubt

 ; hence the errors in facts, as I did not always recollect to verify what I had written from perhaps a bad edition of a cla

if I am not greatly misinformed, that sum bears little proportion to what the proprietors have already made by it, and the

y observe (see p. 381), is Chthonia. He was probably to the Athenians what Hermes was to the Arcadians, and the two deities

Aventine and belonged to the plebeians, to whom it seems to have been what the Capitoline temple was to the patricians. In t

from hand to hand, receive various embellishments and additions, till what was at first but a mere dry assertion or conjectu

vessel, and implement to have been symbolical, they seek to discover what truth, moral, religious, or philosophical lies hi

nd concerning superstitious ceremonies, it is vain to conjecture, for what reason did not dictate reason cannot ex-plain53 »

have found it necessary to inform his audience in a long prologue of what they were about to witness. Such was the state of

several occupied themselves in the explication of them. At this time what is named Pragmatism, or the effort to reduce the

ds, and not as the place of torment for wicked men, being to the gods what Erebos was to men, — the abode of those who were

to whom it is ascribed, and who often was ignorant of the meaning of what he delivered. We will here relate the portion of

gave birth to the Erinnyes, the Giants, and the Melian nymphs : from what fell into the sea sprang Aphrodite, the goddess o

Hundred-handed must therefore be the personifications of another, but what kind is more difficult to ascertain. It is, howev

gly), and time flows ; he devours his own children, and time destroys what it has brought into existence. Perhaps, as has be

remain unacquainted with it till we should open the volumes of Homer, what a new world would burst on our sight, — how splen

n the historian would have derived Poseidôn from that country. Again, what can be more absurd than to suppose that Greece, a

, and watching the ravens, marked which of them took the meat, and on what tree he sat. They then cut down that tree, and ma

er unsightly husband. These visits were not unobserved by Helios (for what can escape the piercing eye of the Sun-god ?), an

he heralds in Homer. A poet named Capito bestowed it (we know not for what reason) on Harmonia596. At Phliûs in the Peloponn

g who they were and whence they came. To their question in return, of what that place was to which they were come, he replie

to which they were come, he replies by informing them who he is, and what his purpose was in bringing them thither. He invi

thing of the raven, making the god himself, though at Pytho, discover what was done through his divine power. At his desire

fused the promised return ; and the indignant deity, unable to recall what he had bestowed, made it useless by depriving her

e was to be the wife of Anchises ; and then, having instructed her in what she was to do, had departed, leaving her alone in

by the aid of her nurse, unknown to its object745. When Cinyras found what he had unwittingly done, he pursued his daughter

u something new.” He then desired them to inquire of the inhabitants, what were the traditional names of two of the smaller

the wind,’ and takes ‘his rod, with which he lays asleep the eyes of what men he will, and wakes again the sleepers.’ He ac

ngaged in planting his vineyard, whom he straitly charged not to tell what he had seen. He then pursued his way by ‘shady hi

s stoutly denies all knowledge of them, and even very innocently asks what cows are. Apollo pulls him out of his cradle, and

before Zeus. Arrived in Olympos, Apollo relates the theft, and tells what reasons he had for suspecting the baby of being t

posts with a rude head and a pointed beard carved on them. They were what is termed ithyphallic, and were set up on the roa

deprived him of the intended gift. She watched one night, and, seeing what the nurse was about, shrieked with affright and h

ght and horror. The goddess threw the infant on the ground, declaring what he had lost by the inconsiderateness of his mothe

the face of a boy, who mocked at her as she was drinking some gruel, what was remaining of it in the vessel890. She more ju

easy of explanation ; and here, as in similar cases, the question is, what was the original conception of this goddess ? Was

the river Cephissos. They were three in number, but it was not known what names he had given them983. The Lacedæmonians wor

he gods will protect him that day, but that hereafter he will suffer ‘ what Aisa [a name synonymous with Moira] span with her

latter1003, Alcinoös says of Odysseus, that he will hereafter suffer ‘ what Aisa and the heavy Cataclothes span with the thre

complished his task, speeds to the battle-field to inform Poseidôn of what he has done. The Latin poet Ovid1052, probably af

be to the personages whom they introduce no ideas and no language but what accurately correspond to their situation and char

ισσοϕόρος) and noisy (βρόμιος). Herodotus and the tragedians describe what we consider to be the mixed religion of Dionysos.

ermitted to settle in Egypt. It is in no small degree surprising with what facility the Grecian and Egyptian systems coalesc

g with what facility the Grecian and Egyptian systems coalesced, with what open-mouthed credulity the Grecian settlers and t

all the fictions of the cunning priesthood of that country, and with what barefaced assurance the latter palmed on their un

it Hera. An unwary promise was thus drawn from the god before he knew what he was required to perform ; and he therefore ent

with the present, careless of the future, prompt to act, mindless of what they had done, were aloof from all the causes of

, with great commotion of mind, and often with extreme ennui, between what they condemn and what they desire. Hence that anx

of mind, and often with extreme ennui, between what they condemn and what they desire. Hence that anxiety about hidden matt

seed of a toilsome fate and hard fortune, why do ye oblige me to tell what it were better for you not to know ? Life is most

him to his foster-son, who, in his gratitude, desired the king to ask what gift he would. Midas craved that all he touched m

im for having saved her life, and at the same time desired him to ask what reward he would. Rhœcos then requested her to per

appearing to the Argonauts1266 and to Menelaos1267, and telling them what had happened, or what was to happen. In later tim

nauts1266 and to Menelaos1267, and telling them what had happened, or what was to happen. In later times sailors were contin

twards of Greece as one wide sea, in which he was at liberty to place what isles he pleased, and people them as his fancy pr

Polyphemos roaring out with pain, the other Cyclopes came to inquire what had befallen him ; but on his informing them that

sual, have noticed the circumstance : he would also have told us with what wind they sailed to it, if it had been at anythin

 : the winds rushed out, and hurried them back to Æolia. Judging from what had befallen them that they were hated by the god

them on each of the eight celestial spheres, where their voices form what is called the music of the spheres ; and when (Ol

Helios1403. Odysseus on awaking was filled with horror and despair at what they had done ; and the displeasure of the gods w

eding paragraph do not by any means apply to Corcyra, for we know not what the Ionian Singer’s idea of it may have been. All

wish not to conceal those of others, or dogmatically demand assent to what we advance. Our object has been to endeavour by t

tice (Δίκη), he says, dwelt familiarly among the first, teaching them what was right and good. When the silver race succeede

r their emerging from the earth was at hand, Prometheus was at a loss what to do ; at length as the only remedy he stole fir

contribute to its perfection. Prometheus said that he could not tell what there might be in heaven to his purpose, unless h

chief attribute is curiosity, was come into the house : dying to know what the jar contained she raised the lid, and all the

remained, as he let down the lid before she had escaped1486. Such is what may be regarded as the best explanation that has

d to Zeus Flight-giving (Φύξιoς), who sent Hermes desiring him to ask what he would. His request was to have the earth reple

rd, were this Pelasgian race1514, or one which had conquered them, is what we have no means of determining. The poems give n

. The original meaning also of many mythes may have gone out of use ; what had been symbolical and allegorical may have been

me actors. There is, further, much probability in the hypothesis that what afterwards became mysteries were ancient Pelasgia

pening to come just at this time to the house of Admetos, and hearing what had occurred, went and sat at the tomb, and when

accomplishment of the oracle, and sending for him next day, asked him what he would do, if he had the power, had it been pre

re placed him unknown to Peleus each night in the fire, to purge away what he had inherited of mortal from his father ; and

was reduced to ashes, his life terminated. Repenting when too late of what she had done, Althæa put an end to her life by a

rs, and Themisto unwittingly killed her own children, and then seeing what she had done slew herself1663. We will now endeav

n the dark she killed him instead of Amaleus1671. When she discovered what she had done she prayed to the gods to take her o

os and routed the Minyans, on whom he imposed a tribute the double of what the Thebans used to pay. In this battle Amphitryô

ighbours. Hera, pretending incredulity, exacted from him an oath that what he had said should be accomplished. Zeus, unsuspi

ept in the same place the oxen of Hades, having informed Geryoneus of what had befallen, he pursued and overtook Heracles, a

ect the stones which were lying near him ; and on Heracles asking him what he was doing, said that he was raising an altar t

returned to Trachis ; where Deïaneira, on learning the consequence of what she had done, hanged herself ; and Heracles, char

we think that, like his theory of Apollo, it is too much affected by what appear to us his exaggerated idea of the influenc

the same, appears from this, that Homer and Hesiod tell of the latter what others relate of the former. In fact Erechtheus i

less manner in which these national genealogies were fabricated. From what has been said above respecting Cadmos, the reader

uested of them to contribute toward his bride-gift. Perseus inquiring what was the object of the banquet, Polydectes replied

hers said that Athena had given him the blood of the Gorgon, and with what flowed from the veins of the left side he injured

stances might lead to the supposition that Zeus Lycæos was in Arcadia what Apollo Lycios was elsewhere ; and that the true r

Tάνταλος. Tantalus. Odysseus, when relating to the Phæacians what he had beheld in Erebos, says2052, And Tantalos

was a three-coloured cow in his herd, and that he who could best tell what she was like could restore his son to life. The s

lace his size and beauty are praised2121. Odysseus2122, when relating what he saw in Erebos, says, Then next the huge Oriôn

have fallen into the hands of robbers. Meeting Heracles, he told him what had happened ; and both proceeded in quest of the

set before him, carried off the greater portion of it, and so defiled what they left that no mortal could endure to eat it21

but Amphiaraos, who hated him as a chief cause of the war, perceiving what the goddess was about, cut off the head of Melani

ates his marriage with Helena2207. Menelaos being informed by Iris of what had occurred, returns home and consults with his

the horse into the city indulge in festivity2221. There was a debate what to do with the horse ; some were for throwing it

g alone, and informed him how to catch her father, and learn from him what he was to do. Menelaos followed her directions ;

ce. It is by these fragments that critics have been able to ascertain what the Epic Cycle really was. The Cycle, as we have

ime of the Dorian Migration ; for we must not give implicit credit to what is called the early Grecian history, which is not

bibus censeo ;” and that by patres he means the gods, is evident from what follows ; for he proceeds, “I do not follow the P

led, but in vain, to get free ; and the pious prince, apologising for what necessity had obliged him to do, entreated that t

gs on earth, while Milton gave utterance to his genuine conception of what heaven might really be. The fact is, that our gre

ling them to their work. They get up and go to the shore, not knowing what the need is ; they see boats there, but not their

22. Her parentage is not mentioned in the Ilias. Ovid, we know not on what authority, calls her (Met. ix. 415.) the step-dau

1. seq., — the name as usual giving origin to the fable. We know not what Greek authority Ovid followed in this legend, pro

mp. 7. Diodor. iii. 63. A. W. Schlegel, though in general inclined to what we call the mystic theory, expressly denies in hi

ets called the stones by a very natural figure γῆs ὄστεα. We know not what Greek authority Ovid followed in this narrative.

Sch. Eurip. Med. 9.). 1544. Theog. 992. seq. Pelias is here to Iasôn what Eurystheus is to Heracles. 1545. Argum. Eurip. M

16. Apollod. ut sup. Paus. ii. 25, 2. 1617. Il. ix. 527. We know not what may be the feeling of others, but for our part we

em. ix. 57. seq. 2183. We have already (above, p. 178. note.) given what is perhaps the original signification of the name

n. Erot. 3. 2240. The Catalogue gives the Athenians fifty ships. But what is this to the ninety of Pylos ? 2241. See Buttm

e that a knowledge of them is often essential to the understanding of what we read. “When Byron calls Rome,” says Thomas

ze, causes the earth to tremble over a space of many miles, producing what is called an earthquake. “Tis said, that thunder

tents of the chest. In a whisper she begged Epimetheus to ask Mercury what brought him thither. Epimetheus complied with her

literal sense; and Deucalion, after due thought, explained to Pyrrha what he conceived to be the meaning of this mysterious

eet air, oh come!” the hunter cried; and Procris, cut to the heart by what she considered an infallible proof of his infidel

lack, — a hue retained by their descendants to this day. Terrified at what he had done, Phaeton whipped up his steeds, and d

s youth dared to mount the sun chariot? Jupiter could scarcely credit what he saw. In his anger he vowed he would make the r

t passion of grief was over, Diana began to slay her daughters. “But what is this? What means this oozing flood? Her daught

paced back and forth to while away the time of waiting, she wondered what had happened to delay Pyramus. Her meditation was

he wished a wife just like it. “O Aphrodite, kind and fair,     That what thou wilt canst give, Oh, listen to a sculptor’s

e maiden beside him into a heifer, ere his wife alighted and inquired what he was doing there. Carelessly the god pointed to

o prevent the marriages, so calling his daughters aside, he told them what the oracle had said, and, giving them each a shar

ncholy on account of the recent loss of her daughter, paid no heed to what was offered her, and in a fit of absent-mindednes

sed Juno’s suspicions, and, as usual, she spared no pains to discover what powerful charm could draw him from her side. Afte

: “’Tis he, ’tis he: he comes to us From the depths of Tartarus. For what of evil doth he roam From his red and gloomy home

e reproof to the queen for her untimely interference, Ceres explained what she fain would have done, and vanished, to contin

y cast a glittering object at her feet. Stooping hastily to ascertain what it might be, she recognised the girdle her daught

ords, and heard the fountain entreat her to listen, if she would hear what had befallen her child. The fountain then went on

nly beholding a fountain where none had ever existed before, surmised what had happened. Changing himself into an impetuous

hearth in ancient times possessed a far different signification from what it does now, and was I considered the family alta

s This commission sadly perplexed Hercules, for he did not know in what portion of the world he would find these apples,

treasures night and day. Unfortunately, no one could tell Hercules in what part of Africa the garden of the Hesperides might

her shield; Secure of conquest, sent him to the field: The hero acted what the queen ordain’d, So was his fame complete.” P

Hippolytus of attempting to kidnap her. Theseus, greatly incensed at what he deemed his son’s dishonourable behaviour, impl

, but most of them refrained from pressing their suit when they heard what conditions were imposed upon all who would obtain

rence, resented the commanding tone, and refused to obey. Incensed at what seemed unparalleled impudence, the herald struck

ad dealt to an arrogant old man, and he therefore composedly inquired what other calamity had befallen them. The Sphinx

forfeited his life if he failed to give the right answer. “Tell me, what animal is that Which has four feet at morning bri

crimes he had never even dreamed of committing. Prœtus, indignant at what he deemed deep treachery on the part of an honour

gh very courageous, Bellerophon’s heart beat fast with fear when told what great deed he must accomplish; and he left Iobate

d rooted to the ground. She cast a rapid glance downward to ascertain what could so impede her progress, and noticed the rou

forth and said: ‘Hearken, ye Trojans and ye nobly-armed Achaians, to what Paris says by me. He bids the Trojans and the Gre

Orestes came, slew Ægisthus and Clytæmnestra, and then, terrified at what he had done, took flight, but only to be pursued

Polyphemus immediately demanded who they were, whence they came, and what they were seeking. Ulysses, ever wily, replied th

return, and finally resolved to go back alone to the ships and report what had happened. Sword in hand, Ulysses then set out

husband. “‘Awake, Penelope, dear child, and see With thine own eyes what thou hast pined for long. Ulysses has returned; t

o convince him of the truth of her assertions, she enabled him to see what was hidden from mortal eyes. Neptune, Minerva, Ju

Virgil ( Conington’s tr.). This obscure command left them uncertain what course to pursue, until the aged Anchises remembe

ly hastened forth to keep his word. In the meantime, Juno, suspecting what his purpose would be, and afraid to allow Turnus

fancy the waterspout a huge giant or a sea monster, and to depict, in what we call appropriate metaphor, its march across th

n the origin and destiny of man, their motives for the performance of what they considered duty, and their ground of hope fo

ted himself in marriage with Gæa, the earth; and reflection will show what a truly poetical, and also what a logical idea th

, the earth; and reflection will show what a truly poetical, and also what a logical idea this was; for, taken in a figurati

the earth sprung Gigantes* (Giants) and Meliæ* (Melian Nymphs). From what fell into the sea sprung Aphrodite* (Venus). Uran

shed upon him. The original meaning of Endymion being once forgotten, what was told originally of the setting sun was now to

i flitting about on their golden wings are probably nothing more than what is commonly called St. Elmo’s fire — an electric

r food or sleep. At length, Helios, who sees everything, told Demeter what had happened, not disguising, however, that it ha

sacrifices in the name of the people, whom they also instructed as to what vows, gifts, and offerings would be most acceptab

tion of all. One day, Heracles was in a solitary spot meditating upon what use to make of the wonderful powers with which he

his brother Iphicles. When he regained his reason he was horrified at what he had done, and went to Thestius* to be purified

ky. “The death-scene in the story of Heracles is the last incident in what has been called the ‘Tragedy of Nature’ — the bat

retching out his hand in token of peace, he cried, “Be judge thyself; what satisfaction dost thou require?” “Thy friendship,

us sent one-half of his crew under the command of Eurylochus*, to see what prospect of hospitality they might find. They soo

island a month. Their provisions were all consumed, and they lived on what fish and birds they could catch. One day, in the

g a portion of them to the offended powers. Odysseus was horrified at what they had done, especially on account of the porte

a burial-robe for the aged Laertes; but by secretly undoing at night what she had done in the day, she prevented the comple

yester-eve. Dangers may await him, but he cannot arrest his steps. Do what he will, he cannot reach his home until another s

hose who consulted him by the manner in which he received or rejected what was presented to him. If the bull refused food fr

ssy country where cattle can subsist, and men by means of them and of what the sea yields; and it seems they were poetic men

ffered sacrifices to their deity, but there is some uncertainty as to what they offered, and nothing is known of the ceremon

success. Great was the disappointment of the company on the raft, for what better divers had they than the beaver and the ot

o fancy the waterspout a huge giant or sea-monster, and to depict, in what we call appropriate metaphor, its march across th

step toward making clear this particular phase of the question. From what has been stated, however, the young student will

e strangled them. As he got older he was set by his master Eurystheus what were thought to be twelve impossible tasks which

y the mortal part of Hercules was consumed. “Let Hercules himself do what he may, The cat will mew, and dog will have his d

up to be eaten at a feast given to the gods, who, when they found out what the father of Pelops had done, restored the son t

victim taken out and carefully examined by the Haruspices to find out what was prognosticated. The carcase was then divided,

about twenty years. The Greek name of Ulysses is Odysseus. “To show what pious wisdom’s power can do, The poet sets Ulysse