As they looked about them for some clue to serve as guide, they could not help but observe and admire the wonders of nature. […] Although they had not the remotest idea how to overcome this difficulty, they proceeded to fashion man from clay. […] Accompanied by their mother, Telephassa, they immediately set out on their journey, inquiring of all they met if they had seen their sister. […] Reeds grew over the hole, and, as they bent before the wind which rustled through their leaves, they were heard to murmur. […] When they reached manhood, they longed for a wider sphere for their youthful activity, and, leaving the mountain where they had grown up, journeyed out into the world to seek their fortunes.