As they talked upon how they should repeople the desolate earth, they came to the shrine of Delphi, which alone had been able to resist the force of the waves. […] In deep perplexity he left the temple, and, from force of habit, journeyed on, patiently questioning all he met. […] Alone now, Romulus at first vainly tried to pursue his undertaking, but, being soon joined by a number of adventurers as wicked and unscrupulous as he, they combined their forces, and built the celebrated city of Rome. […] This insolent parody so incensed Jupiter that he grasped one of his deadliest thunderbolts, brandished it aloft for a moment, and then hurled it with vindictive force at the arrogant king. […] It was customary for friends and relatives to exchange calls, good wishes, and gifts on the first day of this month — a Roman custom in force to this day.