The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies

CHAPTER III.

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Apollo--His Parentage and Exploits--How represented--Story of Æsculapius--Banishment of Apollo from Heaven--Transformation of Hyacinthus and Cyparissus--Story of Admetus and Alcestis-- Attributes of Apollo--Punishment inflicted on Marsyas and on King Midas--Story of Midas--Death of Phæton--Transformation of Daphne--Things Sacred to Apollo 29