Hamilton, William; Kirk, Thomas: Outlines from the figures and compositions upon the Greek, Roman and Etruscan vases of the late Sir William Hamilton: with engraved borders (London, 1814)

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oracle, but the recollection of the misfortunes of
her country made-so great an impression upon
her, that she at last fell a prey to her affliction.
The god, whom she had served with the most
exemplary piety, wishing to pay an honour to the
tears she shed for the fate of her country, trans-
formed them into a fountain, which was called
the fountain of Claros. Its waters were said to
be endued with the power of unfolding futurity.

This Plate represents Manto, as listening with
attention and respectful veneration to the oracle,
which the priestess, who is on the opposite side
of the tripod, pronounces.

PLATE LXI.

It was frequently the custom among the
ancient Greeks, when the bridegroom first entered
the nuptial bed, to rub himself over with per-
fumes, and particularly so for the bride. Pre-
vious to this ceremony, a young boy, commonly
chosen from among the relations, washed the
feet of the bride; the new married couple were
afterwards presented with a quince, which they
tasted after they were in bed. It is well known,
that after Bellerophon had encountered the Chi-
maera, (see Plate LII.) and successfully executed