His office was to give light to men and gods during the day. […] His last spouse was Hera, who bore him Hebe, Ares, and Eileithyia. […] His arms are sometimes borne by his attendants. […] His ignorance was his bliss, for the nymph was faithless. […] His fate has been already related.

His voice was uncommonly sweet. […] His mother exclaimed, “Be silent, boy; are you not ashamed. […] His grandfather, now become old, had resigned the kingdom to Pentheus. […] His respect for his old grandfather was an excellent quality. […] His car was drawn by two fiery horses.