He was defeated, and finally turned himself into a river, which has since been known by his name. […] He behaved with great valor during the siege, encountering Diomed, and even Achilles himself. […] He was overcome by Hercules, and himself given to the same horses as food. […] His fruitless endeavors to possess himself of the supposed nymph drove him to despair, and he killed himself. […] A marine deity, who could foretell events and convert himself at will into all sorts of shapes.

Scorning to perform any menial tasks, the God of Music seated himself near by, and played such inspiring tunes that the stones moved into place of their own accord. […] Such was not the case, however; and shortly after Apollo found himself engaged in another musical contest with Pan, King Midas’ favourite flute-player. […] The barber acquitted himself deftly, and, before he was allowed to leave the palace, was again charged not to reveal the secret, under penalty of immediate death. […] On one occasion, having strayed away from his followers and lost his way, Bacchus laid himself down upon the sand on the sea-shore to rest. […] On another occasion, Boreas, having changed himself into a horse and united himself to the mares of Dardanus, King of Troy, became the father of twelve steeds so swift that none could overtake them.