Chapter 17 No.17

Achelous and Hercules. Admetus and Alcestis. Antigone.

Penelope

The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters. Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other perso