F. Lewis.
Pro′teus. A marine deity, who could foretell events and convert himself at will into all sorts of shapes.
“The changeful Proteus, whose prophetic mind,
The secret cause of Bacchus’ rage divined.”
The Lusiad.
“What chain can hold this varying Proteus fast?”
Budgell.
Psy′che. The wife of Cupid. The name is Greek, signifying the soul or spirit.
Pygma′lion. A famous sculptor who had resolved to remain unmarried, but he made such a beautiful statue of a goddess that he begged Venus to give it life. His request being granted, Pygmalion married the animated statue.
“Few, like Pygmalion, doat on lifeless charms,