Heracles took it to Mycenæ, where it was set free by Eurystheus. […] He endeavored to tear it off, but the flesh came with it. […] Althea immediately snatched it from the flames and carefully treasured it. […] As it burned, the vigor of Meleager wasted away, and when it was consumed he expired. […] They drink the water in which it has been infused, and think it a remedy for all diseases.