What does the fable of the shield signify? […] This fable has the same meaning with that of Proserpine herself. […] From a misconception of this sort, arose the fable of the Centaurs. […] According to the fable, Theseus attacked and killed all these wretches. […] Eneas, according to the fable, was driven to the city of Carthage, and kindly received by Dido.