Every stream had its presiding nymph, who was thanked for her draught of water. […] The virtues are at his side: at his feet the eagle who bears the thunderbolt. […] or who that may be born shall sing? […] From their union sprang Memnon, who was killed by Achilles at the siege of Troy. […] Those who were overcome in this combat, were devoted to infamy, while they who conquered, and had received no wounds, were honoured with triumphant rejoicings.