These two divinities wearied of their power in the course of time, and called their son Erebus (Darkness) to their assistance. […] The world is his footstool; and the eagle, emblem of strength and power, is usually seen close beside him. […] The ancients everywhere could not fail to recognise the sun’s kindly influence and beneficent power, and were therefore ever ready to worship Apollo. […] He could not bear the thought of the terrible fate awaiting her, and tried every means in his power to save her. […] The Vestal Tuccia was accused of breach of faith, but, as proof of her purity, was given power to carry water in a sieve from the Tiber to the temple.