Word: poseidon
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...scene between Peithetaerus and Prometheus was skilfully done; Prometheus has stolen down from the realm of Zeus, and his attempts to hide himself from the latter's sight under a huge umbrella called out much laughter. In the second scene the embassy from Zeus appears, and here the haughty Poseidon, the gluttonous Herakles and the barbarian Triballos were well portrayed by the respective actors...
...complete cast is as follows: Leader of the chorus, J. W. Hewitt 2G. Peithetaerus, an Athenian, D. J. Clark 4G. and (in the chorus at the end), E. M. Waterhouse '97. Prometheus, C. W. Harvey 2G. Poseidon, D. Cameron 2G. Herakles, F. W. Doherty 1G. Triballos, a Barbarian God, P. Barry 1G. A Messenger, O. S. Tonks 3G. Royalty, a hand-maiden of Zeus, A. H. Rice '01. A. E. Hoyle '02. Attendants, I. J. Uhrich...
...cast is as follows: Peithetairos, ruler of the Birds, D. T. Clark 4G. Prometheus, Poseidon, Herakles, C. W. Harvey 2G. D. Cameron 2G. F. W. Doherty 1G. Greek Gods, Triballos, a Barbarian God, P. Barry 1G. A messenger of the Gods, O, S. Tonks, 3G. Royalty, a hand-maiden of Zeus, A. E. Hoyle '02. Choruses, representing birds...
...seen by Zeus, suggests that Peithetairos come to terms with the Gods, under condition that he receive Zeus's sceptre, and his favorite hand-maiden, Royalty, in marriage. Peithetairos naturally agrees to these terms. A choral passage takes place, and then, in the second scene, Poseidon, Herakles and Triballos, as ambassadors from Zeus, appear and find Peithetairos roasting some of the rebellious "Birds." Herakles, whose gluttonous instincts are at once aroused, makes all concessions to Peithetairos and, Triballos agreeing, Poseidon is forced to yield to the majority. Peithetairos departs with the Gods to receive his bride and sceptre. Here follows...