| 单词 | Epimetheus |
| 例句 | Then they sent her to Epimetheus, who took her gladly although Prometheus had warned him never to accept anything from Zeus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Some say it was delegated by the gods to Prometheus, the Titan who had sided with Zeus in the war with the Titans, and to his brother, Epimetheus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z These two stories of the creation,—the story of the five ages, and the story of Prometheus and Epimetheus,—different as they are, agree in one point. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Prometheus, whose name means forethought, was very wise, wiser even than the gods, but Epimetheus, which means afterthought, was a scatterbrained person who invariably followed his first impulse and then changed his mind. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The highlight of the matinee performance was the premiere of “Epimetheus,” a five-movement work by Russell Ducker that takes inspiration from one of Saturn’s moons. Yoshiko Chuma, ?ngel Corella and Joseph Webb 2010-03-21T20:53:00Z Snuggled close to Saturn, these innermost moons are small — Epimetheus, one of the largest, stretches just 72 miles across. Saturn’s Rings Are Sculpted by a Crew of Mini-Moons 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z “And this is the case. Considering the six inner moons Pan, Atlas, Prometheus, Pandora, Janus and Epimetheus, the first three display these features, while the others—Pandora, Janus and Epimetheus—have random shapes.” What Made Saturn's Ravioli-Shaped Moons? 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Cassini image of Epimetheus and Titan, with the rings of Saturn in the foreground. Scientists Spy "Magic Island" On Titan, Saturn's Strangest Moon 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z Prometheus’ and Epimetheus’ first care was, very naturally, to provide for the beings already created. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Accordingly, the old story reports Epimetheus as oldest at his birth, and growing younger with the progress of the ages. The English Novel And the Principle of its Development 2012-03-21T02:00:37.123Z Prometheus was the son of Japetus; brother to Atlas, Menœtius, and Epimetheus, who all surpassed mankind in fraud and in guilt. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Instead of this he gives the damsel to Epimetheus—or after-thought—who takes her carelessly, and finds that even a charming woman is not a guarantee against cares and woes. Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z Boston Woman's Journal: "Epimetheus and Pandora and her box are charmingly presented." More Portmanteau Plays 2011-11-11T03:00:27.887Z Unfortunately Epimetheus was of a confiding disposition, and when he beheld the maiden he exclaimed, “Surely so beautiful and gentle a being can bring no evil!” and accepted her most joyfully. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Precisely opposite is Epimetheus, that is, he who looks epi—upon or backward. The English Novel And the Principle of its Development 2012-03-21T02:00:37.123Z Epimetheus the Titan had a brother who was the wisest of all beings—Prometheus called the Foreseer. The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles 2011-10-31T02:00:27.780Z Prometheus, suspecting something wrong, refused to touch the box, upon which Pando´ra carried it to his brother Epimetheus. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z Epimetheus may be translated 'afterthought', as Prometheus 'forethought'. �pinal, a town of Eastern France, capital of the department of the Vosges, on the Moselle. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z Epimetheus was coming, and she knew he would urge her again to come out, and would prevent the gratification of her curiosity. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z "Take one new comfort" says Prometheus, Epimetheus lives. The English Novel And the Principle of its Development 2012-03-21T02:00:37.123Z And I think that the means that she has of keeping lovely are all in that jar that Epimetheus brought with her.” The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles 2011-10-31T02:00:27.780Z There were two giants of the race of the Titans who inhabited the earth at that time, and both of these brothers, Prometheus and Epimetheus, could do marvellous things with their hands. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Hermes then led her down to earth to present her to Epimetheus, whom his brother Prometheus had bidden never to receive any presents from Olympian Zeus. Greek Women Dismayed, and very much discouraged, Epimetheus sauntered out alone, thinking she would soon join him, and perhaps by some caress atone for her present willfulness. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z It was just left at the door," replied Epimetheus, "just before you came, by a person who looked very smiling and intelligent, and who could hardly forbear laughing as he put it down. A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys They went on, and they came at last to the place where Epimetheus had left the jar that held Pandora’s dower. The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles 2011-10-31T02:00:27.780Z While the giant was accomplishing this, his brother, Epimetheus, had been busy with the task of equipping the other creatures of the earth so that they could take care of themselves. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Epimetheus, however, was captivated by Pandora's beauty and received her, and only after the evil befell did he remember his brother's command. Greek Women These little insects fluttered about, alighting, some upon Epimetheus, who had just entered, and some upon Pandora, pricking and stinging them most unmercifully. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z "That is a secret, too," replied Epimetheus.-79- "How provoking!" exclaimed Pandora, pouting her lip. A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys In every house they went to Epimetheus would say, “I am the brother of Prometheus, who gave you the gift of fire.” The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles 2011-10-31T02:00:27.780Z Pandora let fall the lid and looked up to see what had befallen Epimetheus. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Here we see the parallel to the Grecian fable of Epimetheus and Pandora. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning She nudged Epimetheus, and in a whisper begged him to ask Mercury what brought him thither. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z "And as the lid seems very heavy," cried Epimetheus, running across the room, "I will help you!" A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys The moral is prefigured by such myths as those of Prometheus and Epimetheus, the fore-thinker and the after-thinker; the historical in the deluge of Deucalion, the sieges of Thebes and of Troy. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition It was one of these that had strung Epimetheus. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z This is Pandora—the gift of all the gods—who is presented to Epimetheus. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning His name was Prometheus, which means Forethought; his brother’s was Epimetheus, or Afterthought; their father was Iapetus. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History I have brought with me the box which Epimetheus made for Pandora. Hypolympia Or, The Gods in the Island, an Ironic Fantasy The race of men knows neither sickness nor pain, strife or war, theft or falsehood; for all these evil things are sealed up in the great cask which is guarded by Epimetheus. Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life An odious little monster had settled on her forehead, and would have stung her very deeply if Epimetheus had not run and brushed it away. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z But Epimetheus was a very slow fellow, certainly, and went among men for a clod, and a muff, and a milksop, and a slowcoach, and a bloke, and a boodle, and so forth. The Water-Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby Nothing was to be done, therefore, but let the box remain as it was, until Epimetheus should come in. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes He and his brother Epimetheus are sons of the Titan Iapetus. Christianity As Mystical Fact And The Mysteries of Antiquity So Hesiod's Prometheus gives very good advice to Epimetheus, "not to receive gifts from399 Olympian Zeus but to send them back,"956 meaning external things and things of fortune. Plutarch's Morals Meanwhile, the naughty Pandora and Epimetheus remained in their cottage. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z But Epimetheus took her and it, as he took everything that came; and married her for better for worse, as every man ought, whenever he has even the chance of a good wife. The Water-Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land-Baby "Epimetheus," exclaimed Pandora, "come what may, I am resolved to open the box." Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Hermes, messenger of the gods, brought her to Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus. Christianity As Mystical Fact And The Mysteries of Antiquity In Greek mythology, the work of creating living things was entrusted to two of the gods, Epimetheus and Prometheus. Americans All Stories of American Life of To-Day But Epimetheus was too much out of humor to answer her. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus, opened Pandora's box, and let its evils loose among mankind. Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois Then, fearing that neither Prometheus nor his brother Epimetheus would open the box, they created Pandora. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Epimetheus accepted the present, although Prometheus had warned him against receiving any gift from the gods. Christianity As Mystical Fact And The Mysteries of Antiquity It is said that Pandora enticed the curiosity of Epimetheus to open a box in her possession, from which flew out all the ills that flesh is heir to. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Epimetheus sat down sullenly in a corner with his back to Pandora. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Repelled like Mercury, Epimetheus departs, and Minerva, in whom Prometheus acknowledges his sole inspirer and instructress, appears. The Youth of Goethe Mercury, the messenger of Jupiter, carried Pandora and the box as a gift to Epimetheus, and the curiosity of Pandora led her to open the box. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes That which is disdained by Prometheus, human will, is accepted by Epimetheus, reason or prudence. Christianity As Mystical Fact And The Mysteries of Antiquity I do not wonder that the pagans, dissatisfied with their gods, made complaints against Prometheus and Epimetheus for having forged so weak an animal as man. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil Epimetheus, too, had left his corner and seemed to be in better spirits. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z After a brief soliloquy, in which Prometheus expresses the passionate wish that he might impart feeling to his lifeless images, Epimetheus appears as a second representative of the gods. The Youth of Goethe She was sent by Jupiter to Epimetheus as a punishment, because the latter's brother, Prometheus, had stolen fire from heaven. McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader But the gifts offered to Epimetheus are only troubles and sorrows, for reason clings to the transitory and perishable. Christianity As Mystical Fact And The Mysteries of Antiquity In the Greek legend, Epimetheus gives this advice to his brother Prometheus. Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson "And as the lid seems very heavy," said Epimetheus, running across the room, "I will help you." Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z But either Epimetheus had not heard the tap, or was too much out of humour to notice it. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People An ugly little monster had settled on her forehead, and would have stung her badly had not Epimetheus run forward and brushed it away. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) One of the children of Krios was Pallas; those of Iapetus were Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Atlas. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology In consequence of this quarrel Hephæstus fashioned a woman out of earth and water, and gave her to Epimetheus, the brother of the Titan. Modern Mythology The first thing that Pandora saw when she entered the cottage where Epimetheus lived was a great box. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z She looked toward Epimetheus, as she spoke, perhaps expecting that he would commend her for her wisdom. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People She flew to Epimetheus and with her finger touched his brow where the trouble had stung him, and immediately the pain was gone. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) And thus, upon the whole, it is to be concluded that proverbs are the children of Epimetheus, or afterthought, rather than of Prometheus, or forethought. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 But Philodemus assures us that, according to a variant of the myth, it was Epimetheus who opened the forbidden coffer, whence came Death. Modern Mythology But Pandora was not altogether happy on account of Epimetheus' explanation about the box. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Thus, after all his sage speeches to Pandora about restraining her curiosity, Epimetheus turned out to be quite as foolish, and nearly as much in fault as she. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People The first thing that Pandora saw, when she came to the cottage where Epimetheus lived, was a great wooden box. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Iapetos, in the Greek mythology a Titan, father of Atlas, Prometheus, and Epimetheus, as the Greeks fabled the ancestor of the human race. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge He met Epimetheus first, and said to him: "Epimetheus, here is a beautiful woman, whom Jupiter has sent to you to be your wife." Old Greek Stories It was left at the door," Epimetheus replied, "just before you came and by a person who looked very smiling and intelligent, and who could hardly keep from smiling as he set it down. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z At length, discovering that, somehow or other, he put a stop to all the play, Epimetheus judged it best to go back to Pandora, who was in a humour better suited to his own. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People This is the strangest thing I have ever known," said Pandora, rather frightened, "What will Epimetheus say? Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Amazed, indignant, Epimetheus stood, Vow'd dire revenge, and strung his nerves for blood. Poems (1828) The part of Epimetheus mought well become Prometheus, in the case of discontentments: for there is not a better provision against them. The Essays of Francis Bacon "Oh, the most curious staff that you ever saw!" cried Epimetheus. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z "Don't you remember, my little maid, how glad Epimetheus was to welcome Pandora, even if she did bring trouble into the world with her?" he asked. The Spartan Twins And then the naughty thought came into her head that, as Epimetheus would believe that she had looked into the box, she might just as well have a little peep. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Epimetheus and Prometheus were the names of these giants. Classic Myths Epimetheus, when griefs and evils flew abroad, at last shut the lid, and kept hope in the bottom of the vessel. The Essays of Francis Bacon She flew to Epimetheus and laid the least touch of her finger on the inflamed spot where the Trouble had stung him and immediately the pain of it was gone. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z So the Gods all fell to hunting for just the right companion to send to poor lonely Epimetheus, and soon they found a lovely maiden whose name was Pandora. The Spartan Twins So Epimetheus could not understand what was the matter with himself, and he stopped trying to play games and went back to Pandora. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Epimetheus saw how weak man was with all the fierce animals around him. Classic Myths "O come, don't think of it, any more," cried Epimetheus. The Paradise of Children (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys") And almost the first question that she put to him was this, "Epimetheus, what have you in that box?" Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z The sun shone every day in the year, flowers bloomed everywhere, and the earth brought forth abundantly all that he needed for food, but still Epimetheus was not happy. The Spartan Twins Long, long ago, when this old world was still very young, there lived a child named Epimetheus. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Epimetheus took upon himself the task of making the lower animals and man. Classic Myths "O, the most curious staff you ever saw!" cried Epimetheus. The Paradise of Children (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys") "Epimetheus!" exclaimed Pandora, "come what may, I am resolved to lift the lid." Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z She wished to see with her own eyes what was in it, and one day, when Epimetheus was away from home, she lifted the corner of the lid! The Spartan Twins Epimetheus sat down sullenly in a corner with his back to Pandora, while Pandora flung herself on the floor and cried bitterly, resting her head on the lid of the fatal box. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "Well, then," said Epimetheus, who was a very good-tempered child, like many children in those days, "let us run out and have a merry time with our playmates." The Elson Readers, Book 5 Meanwhile, the bright sunshine came through the open window; as did likewise the merry voices of the children, playing at a distance, and perhaps the voice of Epimetheus among then. The Paradise of Children (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys") He made a ploughshare and harnessed Epimetheus' oxen to it as he planted his fields with food grains. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Long, long ago, when the earth was young and the Gods mingled more freely with men than they do to-day, there lived in Hellas a beautiful youth named Epimetheus. The Spartan Twins She looked across to Epimetheus, but he was so cross that he took no notice. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) For the first time since her arrival Epimetheus had gone out without asking Pandora to accompany him. The Elson Readers, Book 5 Nothing was to be done, therefore, but to let the box remain as it was, until Epimetheus should come in. The Paradise of Children (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys") Epimetheus was greatly interested in the man that his brother had made and he felt that he might be in danger from the wild beasts that were now so numerous and haunted the forests. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z That at least left hope, to the unfortunate Epimetheus; this effectually cut it off. The System of Nature, Volume 2 "What have you in that box, Epimetheus?" she asked. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) You should have thought only of doing what was right and of leaving undone what was wrong, and not of what your playfellow Epimetheus would have said or believed. The Elson Readers, Book 5 "How could I compromise Epimetheus, Prometheus?" demanded Pandora. The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales So Pandora and Epimetheus found Hope, and so has everybody else who has trusted her since that day. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z To Epimetheus was the present brought: Prometheus' warning vanished from his thought-- That he disdain each offering of the skies, And straight restore, lest ill to man arise. Mosaics of Grecian History "That is a secret," answered Epimetheus, "and you must not ask any questions about it; the box was left here for safety, and I do not know what is in it." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Meanwhile, the naughty Pandora and hardly less naughty Epimetheus remained in their cottage. The Elson Readers, Book 5 The first was Epimetheus, who had probably suffered least of all from the general upset, having in truth little to lose since his ill-starred union with Pandora. The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales One day not long after that Epimetheus went to gather figs and grapes by himself without asking Pandora. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z Epimetheus knew the dolors, ��But he knew too late; Jealous Jove himself, now vainly, ��Would revoke the fate. Mosaics of Grecian History "Oh, the most curious staff you ever saw," cried Epimetheus: "it seemed like two serpents twisted round a stick." Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) She looked toward Epimetheus as she spoke, perhaps expecting that he would commend her for her wisdom. The Elson Readers, Book 5 I have made my bed, and I must lie in it; Epimetheus may change his mind, but Prometheus, never. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 Iapetus, a Titan, son of Uranus and Ge, and father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius. Legends of Charlemagne The poet, instead, attributes the act to Epimetheus, and so relieves Pandora of the odium and the guilt. Mosaics of Grecian History All this time Epimetheus had been playing with the other children in the fields, but he did not feel happy. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) In short, he grew so uneasy and discontented that other children could not imagine what was the matter with Epimetheus. The Elson Readers, Book 5 Epimetheus then gave to the different animals their several gifts of courage, strength, swiftness and sagacity. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable They went on, and they came at last to the place where Epimetheus had left the jar that held Pandora's dower. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles Epimetheus marks this battery on his Plan; and is wise behindhand, at a cheap rate. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17 So there was nothing to be done but to let the box remain unfastened until Epimetheus should come home. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) She flew to Epimetheus and laid the least touch of her finger on the inflamed spot where the Trouble had stung him, and immediately the anguish of it was gone. The Elson Readers, Book 5 This Epimetheus did, and his brother overlooked the work. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable In every house they went to Epimetheus would say, "I am the brother of Prometheus, who gave you the gift of fire." The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles Epimetheus said to Prometheus: 'Let me distribute, and do you inspect.' Protagoras Epimetheus went in quietly, for he wanted to surprise Pandora with the wreath of flowers. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) It is thousands of years since Epimetheus and Pandora were alive; and the world nowadays is a very different sort of thing from what it was in their time. The Elson Readers, Book 5 But for man Epimetheus had nothing,— he had bestowed all his gifts elsewhere. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable Epimetheus the Titan had a brother who was the wisest of all Beings—Prometheus called the Foreseer. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles This was agreed, and Epimetheus made the distribution. Protagoras But Epimetheus looked so shocked at the very idea of opening a box that had been given to him in trust, that Pandora saw she had better not suggest such a thing again. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "You might open it," said Pandora, looking sideways at Epimetheus, "and then we could see for ourselves!" The Elson Readers, Book 5 To Prometheus the Titan and to his brother Epimetheus was committed the task of making man and all other animals, and of endowing them with all needful faculties. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable And lost to Epimetheus was the memory of his brother now suffering upon the rock because of the gift he had given to men. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles But Prometheus is said to have been afterwards prosecuted for theft, owing to the blunder of Epimetheus. Protagoras It was one of these that had stung Epimetheus, and it was not long before Pandora began to scream with pain and fear. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) The first thing that Pandora saw when she entered the cottage where Epimetheus dwelt was a great box. The Elson Readers, Book 5 To the garden where reposes Epimetheus crowned with roses, To the door that never closes Upon pleasure and temptation, Bring this vision of the night! The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow So when Epimetheus came amongst them, tall as a man walking with stilts, they welcomed him and brought him and the Golden Maid to their hearths. The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles You see, I am one of the sons of Epimetheus, and must go backwards, if I am to go at all.” The Water-Babies Meanwhile Pandora and Epimetheus remained in the cottage: they were very miserable and in great pain, which made them both exceedingly cross. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "O come, don't think of it any more," cried Epimetheus. The Elson Readers, Book 5 The thunderbolts of Zeus Alone can move him; but the tender heart Of Epimetheus, burning at white heat, Hammers and flames like all his brother's forges! The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Nothing was to be done therefore, but to let the box remain as it was until Epimetheus should come in. The Elson Readers, Book 5 But Epimetheus was a very slow fellow, certainly, and went among men for a clod, and a muff, and a milksop, and a slowcoach, and a bloke, and a boodle, and so forth. The Water-Babies But, just as Epimetheus reached the cottage-door, this cloud began to cut off the sunshine, and thus to make a sudden and sad darkness. The Elson Readers, Book 5 "Always talking about this box!" said Epimetheus at last; for he had grown extremely tired of the subject. The Elson Readers, Book 5 O Epimetheus, I no longer dare To lift mine eyes to thine, nor hear thy voice, Being no longer worthy of thy love. The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow In order to indulge it to the utmost, Epimetheus sat down sullenly in a corner with his back toward Pandora; while Pandora flung herself upon the floor and rested her head on the fatal box. The Elson Readers, Book 5 The other was called Epimetheus, because he always looked behind him, and did not boast at all; but said humbly, like the Irishman, that he had sooner prophesy after the event. The Water-Babies How long ago did Pandora and Epimetheus live? The Elson Readers, Book 5 "As I have already said fifty times over, I do not know!" replied Epimetheus, getting a little vexed. The Elson Readers, Book 5 On what conditions was it given to Epimetheus? The Elson Readers, Book 5 But Epimetheus took her and it, as he took everything that came; and married her for better for worse, as every man ought, whenever he has even the chance of a good wife. The Water-Babies |
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