The myths of the Greeks and Romans are especially valuable because they have become an inseparable part of art and literature. […] They were sad eyes, because Latona’s life was very unhappy. […] That was because, when the water was rippled by his touch, the image became blurred. […] Hercules felt sure that he would win because he was so strong; and the river god felt equally sure that he would be the victor, because he could disguise himself, at any moment, and take on the form of an animal. […] Now Ino hated Phryxus and Helle because they were not her own children, and because they were beautiful and good.