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

CHAPTER XXI.

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Goddesses of the Woods--Diana--Parentage and Attributes of this Goddess--How represented--Habits of Diana--Her Attendants-- Punishment of Chione--Story of Niobe--Temple of Diana at Ephesus--Burned by Erostratus--Despoiled by Nero--Plundered by the Goths--Nymphs--Naiades--Oreades--Oceanides--Dryades and Hamadryades--Arethusa--Story of Echo--Transformation of Narcissus 87