He has been called “the god of life, and light, and arts” He was the cause of disease, and the restorer of health. […] She is the inspirer of light poetry, and of the triumphs and complaints of lovers. […] She was represented seated in a light car, drawn by white horses. […] He was represented as possessing a majestic, attractive beauty: light hair and dazzling eyes. […] Silence, all ye powers of light!