There were various tribes of nymphs: those who presided over rivers and waters, were named Naiades; those who resided in marshes, Lymniades. […] He fawned upon those who entered, but tore all who attempted to return. […] among those who have been instructed in the gospel of peace. […] His character and attributes greatly resemble those of the Grecian Apollo. […] Who, thought those around him, would dare profane the name of God?