She is called also the ancient Vesta, to distinguish her from her daughter Vesta, who, with her mother, is also called Cybele. […] Venus gave her beauty, and the art of pleasing; ‌Apollo taught her to sing; Mercury instructed her in eloquence; Minerva gave her the most rich and splendid ornaments. […] are lost, her violets gone. […] Diana is usually represented in the costume of a huntress, with a quiver on her shoulder, and a bow in her hand; her dress is lifted, and her dog is always by her side ready for his prey. […] In her sacrifices, and at the festivals celebrated in her honour, too much licentiousness prevailed: victims, however, were seldom offered to her, or her altars stained with blood.