Heathen mythology, Illustrated by extracts from the most celebrated writers, both ancient and modern - Various

And tune it to their simple instruments."

Barry Cornwall.

Hero was a priestess of Venus, at Sestos, whom Leander met during one of the festivals held annually at the fane of the goddess, in honour of Adonis.

"As thro' the temple passed the Sestian maid,

Her face a softened dignity displayed;

And as she shone superior to the rest,