A glow of light and joy was over all of them, and their faces shone with happiness and power. […] I wonder — I wonder what it is that the gods put into it to give it such power.” […] “Alcmena,” said the seer, “your son has power that is more than human. […] This beautiful and terrible woman was living at the royal palace and had great power over King Ægeus, and when by her magic arts she recognized Theseus, she resolved to destroy him, lest he should make her power less. […] Her evil power was at an end.