Typhon, who thus, by his mere appearance, seemed to turn the tide of war, is thus described:
————————"Typhon, whose hands
Of strength are fitted to tremendous deeds;
And indefatigable are the feet
Of the strong God: and from his shoulders rise
A hundred snaky heads of dragon growth."
Hesiod.
Notwithstanding the dire appearance of this monster, Bacchus fought bravely against the foes of Heaven, and took the form of a Lion, while animated by the cries of Jupiter, who shouted "Courage, courage!" his bravery turned the tide of war.
"And now the murmur of incitement flies,
All ranged in martial order, through the skies;