he rock-bound coast. Day after day the fond Alcyone went down to theseashore, straining her eyes for a glimpse of the re-turning sail. Each day she offered prayers, and ceasednot to beg for the safe return of her husband. At lastHera took pity upon her, and told her the truth in avision. Hera sent… … HERA. 86 STORIES OF OLD GREECE. ful that it left a path of brilliant colors in the skyafter she had passed. She travelled swiftly, and be-fore Helios had started upon his daily journey, shearrived at the palace of Somnus. The palace was large and silent, for no song ofbird or bee, or sound of human…
Children's literature -- Mythology
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