In the guise of an old crone, she entered Arachne’s house, seated herself, and began a conversation. […] Bright, as of old, the sunbeams o’er thee sleep. […] Others, however, report that Anchises lived to a ripe old age, and escaped from burning Troy on his son Æneas’ back. […] Directed by Zephyrus, her old friend, Psyche encountered the terrors of Hades in safety, delivered her message, and in return received a small box. […] His aversion to Olympus was of old standing.