The numerous quotations throughout will show the way to the noble pasturage from which these “flowers of Parnassus” have been culled, and they will enable the reader to appreciate the great: influence of the myths upon our literature. The large selection of reproductions from famous pictures and statuary, also, will show something of the debt which art, both ancient and modern, owes to the same inspiration. […] “Open, open, and I will heal your wounds! […] nor fear the tide: I, though near-seen a bull, am heavenly Jove: I change my shape at will.” […] Artemis, thou at length art merciful: My children will not hear the fatal twang!”

Do what he will, he cannot reach his home until another series of ten long years come to an end. […] It is believed the number of the Avatars will not exceed ten. […] They think the soul will transmigrate many times before being finally united to Brahma. […] When all are slain, the world will be wrapped in flames, the sun will become dim, the stars will fall from heaven, and time shall be no more. […] This new earth will produce its fruits without labor or care, perpetual spring will reign, and sin and misery will be unknown.