Statues of this god were erected in every town of Italy. […] It was arranged, therefore, that they should live every alternate day. […] The sacred tree was then seen to tremble in every leaf. […] The Amphictyonic council was charged with the superintendence of the games, which were celebrated at first every ninth, and afterwards every fifth year. […] They feasted on the flesh of the boar Schrimnir, which was cooked every day, and became whole again every night.