A mighty task accomplish’d, midst the gods
Uninjur’d dwells, and free from withering age
For evermore. Perseis, ocean-nymph
Illustrious, to th’ unwearied Sun produced
Circe and king Æetes. By the will
Of Heaven, Æetes, boasting for his sire
The world-enlightning Sun, Idya led
Cheek-blooming, nymph of ocean’s perfect stream:
And she, to love by balmy Venus’ aid
Subdued, [247]Medea beauteous-ankled bare.