OLY′RAS. A river near Thermopylæ, which, it is said, attempted to
extinguish the funeral pile on which Hercules was consumed.
OMOPHA′GIA. A Bacchanalian festival at which some uncooked meats were
served.
OM′PHALE. The Queen of Lydia, to whom Hercules was sold as a bondsman
for three years for the murder of Iphitus. Hercules fell in love with
her, and led an effeminate life in her society, wearing female apparel,
while Omphale wore the lion’s skin.
ONA′RUS. A priest of Bacchus, said to have married Ariadne after she
had been abandoned by Theseus.
ONU′VA. The Venus of the ancient Gauls.
OPA′LIA. Roman festivals in honour of Ops, held on 14th of the calends
of January.
OPIATE-ROD, see Caduceus.
“Eyes ... more wakeful than to drowse,
Charmed with Arcadian pipe--the pastoral reed
Of Hermes or his opiate-rod.”