The Muses' fountain

Usage examples of aganippe.

Walking her mare through the stockade gate, Aganippe found the rammed earth maidan nearly deserted-- only those who cared the most had stayed up to see her safe.

Kali was too crippled and toothless to be the child-killer, though Aganippe had once seen the grim old girl gum a hapless intruder half to death.

But to Aganippe losing the freedom of maidenhood always seemed like a little death.

Accustomed to flat open steppe and towering sky, Aganippe always associated going underground with death and burial.

Standing naked before the horned altar, Aganippe struggled to stay awake, murmuring prayers she had recited since girlhood, while they painted her body with yellow ochre-- the earth color.

Entering the lodge, Aganippe lay down beside the glowing stones piled in a central pit.

Turning about, Aganippe finally got a look at the man who was chasing her.

But Aganippe wanted to face down this lion on her own, with the least amount of helpful interference.

Listening to him, Aganippe could hardly believe Mother Apia would saddle her with this ox-sized oaf.

Unhitching her mare, Aganippe went out with the dog pack, running down several hares and a big ground-dwelling bustard.

Between bites he regaled Aganippe with tales of his conquests -- each exploit reminding him of another.

Through the gnarled limbs Aganippe saw two great rounded folds of earth, with a dark cleft between them, topped by a tuft of trees and brush.

Such was the way of the Mother, Aganippe thought, sending us forth from the womb, then gathering us back to her when we are done.

Goddess was the lead female of Goddess Pride -- a friend and companion ever since Aganippe was old enough to mix with the lions.

From her friendly attitude it was clear she did not connect Aganippe with the nomads.