Unfortunately Epimetheus was of a confiding disposition, and when he beheld the maiden he exclaimed, “Surely so beautiful and gentle a being can bring no evil!” […] No human being was within sight: so Cadmus knew the order proceeded from the immortal gods, and immediately prepared to obey it. […] Temples and altars without number were dedicated to her service, the most celebrated of all being the Parthenon at Athens. […] Then, his term of exile being ended, he returned to heaven, and there resumed his wonted duties. […] Then, his hiding-place being reached in safety, Mercury coolly killed two of the oxen, which he proceeded to eat.