Such myths might spring up anywhere among untutored men, and anywhere might survive into civilized literature.” […] Fearing lest a conflagration might set Heaven itself on fire, he proceeded to drown the world. […] A beechen bowl was filled with warm water, that their guests might wash. […] So, having resisted as long as he might, Phœbus at last led the way to where stood the lofty chariot. […] Spurning all lovers, she prayed her father that she might remain always unmarried, like Diana.