Monthly Archives: June 2019

— 5.1 — Diana, Juno, Pallas, and Venus talked together. Diana said, “Ladies, far beyond what I hoped for and wanted, you see, this thankless task is imposed on me; if you will rest as well content as Diana will … Continue reading →

— 4.1 — Vulcan, the husband of Venus, was chasing oneof Diana’s nymphs in Diana’s grove. Vulcan walked and ran with a limp. “Why, nymph, for what reason do you need to run so fast? So what if I am … Continue reading →

— 3.5 — Venus, Paris, and the shepherds Hobbinol, Diggon, and Thenot talked together. The shepherds had told Venus about Colin’s death, which had been caused by Thestylis not returninghis love. Venus was carrying the golden ball that Paris had … Continue reading →

— 3.1 — Colin, a shepherd who was in love with a young woman named Thestylis, sangthis love song: “Oh, gentle Love, ungentle [unkind] for thy deed, “Thou mak’st [make] my heart “A bloody mark “With piercing shot to bleed!” … Continue reading →

— 2.1 — Juno, Pallas, and Venus talked together. Venus said, “But please, tell me, Juno, was what Pallas told me here about the tale of Echo true?” Echo was a nymph who kept Juno distracted while her husband, Jupiter, … Continue reading →

— 1.5 — Paris and Oenone talked together. Paris was a prince of Troy, and Oenone was a nymph whom he was courting. Paris said, “Oenone, while we are here until we are disposed to walk, tell me what shall … Continue reading →

— 1.3 — Flora entered the scene. Pan said, “Flora, well met, and for the pains you have taken, we poor country gods remain thy debtors. We are obliged to you.” As goddess of flowers and gardens, Flora made beautiful … Continue reading →

CAST OF CHARACTERS The Olympian Gods and Goddesses Jupiter, king of all the gods. He is often called Jove. Juno, queen of the gods. Apollo, god of music, medicine, and the Sun. Bacchus, god of wine and revelry. Diana, goddess … Continue reading →