Zeus was represented by the artists as the model of dignity and majesty of mien ; his countenance grave but mild. […] Poseidôn is represented, like Zeus, of a serene and majestic aspect ; his form is strong and muscular. […] The god is represented as a little in awe of her tongue, yet daunting her by his menaces. […] Apollo was represented by the artists in the perfection of united manly strength and beauty. […] In the more ancient temples of this goddess in Cyprus she was represented under the form of a rude conical stone.