One day he came down to earth to enjoy the society of a youth of mortal birth, named Hyacinthus. […] He then perceived the rejected flute sailing gently down the stream past his feet. […] After rapturous embraces and an incoherent volley of questions and answers, they settled down to enjoy a long talk. […] One fine afternoon, all conditions being favourable, Jupiter hastened down to earth to see Io, and began to stroll with her up and down the river edge. […] Their love grew and prospered, and Jupiter came down from Olympus as often as possible to enjoy the society of his beloved.