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4. (1909) The myths of Greece and Rome

It was not so, however, with the other nations. […] She made this remark so loudly and so frequently, that the goddess finally was annoyed, and left her seat in high Olympus to punish the maiden. […] His bliss, however, proved but fleeting; for Coronis, reasoning that if one lover were so delightful, two would be doubly so, secretly encouraged another suitor. […] This so pleased him, that he bade them remain there for ever, and used the wand on all occasions. […] His distress seemed so real, that Bacchus bade him go and wash in the Pactolus River, if he would be rid of the power which had so soon turned into a curse.

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