He warded off the dangers and diseases of summer and autumn; and he healed the sick. […] Weary at last of fruitless endeavors, he acted out his true character, seized the maiden and bore her off. […] This maiden, the daughter of Asopus, a river-god, attracted the attention of Jupiter, who straightway ran off with her. […] Put off the laurel from your brows, — have done with this worship!” […] So to the struggle off strode Herakles.