[36.] rout. Consult dictionary.
[38.] Iacchus. In the Eleusinian mysteries, Bacchus bore the name of Iacchus. fane. A temple. From the Latin fanum, a place of worship dedicated to any deity.
[48.] The lions sleeping. As Ulysses' companions approached Circe's palace, following their landing on her island, they found themselves "surrounded by lions, tigers, and wolves, not fierce but tamed by Circe's art, for she was a powerful magician."
[67.] Pan's flute music! Pan, the god of pastures and woodlands, was the inventor of the syrinx, or shepherd's flute, with which he accompanied himself and his followers in the dance.
[71.] Ulysses. The celebrated hero of the Trojan war; also famous for his wanderings. One of his chief adventures, on his return voyage from Troy, was with the enchantress Circe, with whom he tarried a year, forgetful of his faithful wife, Penelope, at home.
[72.] Art. That is, are you. (Now used only in solemn or poetic style.)
[73.] range. Wander aimlessly about.
[74.] See what the day brings. That is, the youth. See ll. 24-52
[81.] Nymphs. Goddesses of the mountains, forests, meadows, or waters, belonging to the lower rank of deities.
[102-107.] Compare in thought with Tennyson's poem, Ulysses.