And if it pleases thee to know about my fatherland, I will tell it out; for indeed my own heart bids me do that.

There is a land encircled by lofty mountains, rich in sheep and in pasture, where Prometheus, son of Iapetus, begat goodly Deucalion, who first founded cities and reared temples to the immortal gods, and first ruled Over men.

This land the neighbours who dwell around call Haemonia.

And in it stands Iolcus, my city, and in it many others, where they have not so much as heard the name of the Aeaean isle; yet there is a story that Minyas starting thence, Minyas son of Aeolus, built long ago the city of Orchomenus that borders on the Cadmeians.

But why do I tell thee all this vain talk, of our home and of Minos' daughter, far-famed Ariadne, by which glorious name they called that lovely maiden of whom thou askest me?
Would that, as Minos then was well inclined to Theseus for her sake, so may thy father be joined to us in friendship!" Thus he spake, soothing her with gentle converse.