Mann, Charles Eben, 1844- · New York, Chicago, The Prang educational company · leaf 195
hese two young menwere great friends, each helping the other by agood-natured rivalry. While still a young man, Albani went to Rome,and there opened a studio. He was greatly pleasedby the Greek myths as they were told by Ovid, andhe painted many pictures to illustrate them. Albani had a pleasant… … XXIV HYACINTHUS Apollos love for human society and his sorrowat their misfortunes are shown in the story ofHyacinthus. This young man was a favorite ofthe god. The lyre was often left untouched thatApollo might go fishing and hunting with his friend,a prince not unworthy of such favor. One day,…
Mythology, Greek · Art and mythology
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