Such as are probable may be feigned for amusement, and in imitation of history; but where no such designs appear, but they seem to be what none would imagine or relate, they must be calculated for other uses. […] or who that may be born shall sing? […] The history of the tripod will be found to afford much interest. […] Augustus, who pretended to be the son of Apollo, built a temple to him on Mount Palatine. […] Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img063 The oracle must be obeyed: but who would be the substitute?