He was educated by the nymphs of the sea, and trained in his {74} youth in
the art of working metals, and was able to cultivate those mechanical
abilities which he is represented to possess.
-------------------"He taught
Man's earth-born race, that, like the bestial brood,
Haunted the rugged cave, or sheltering wood,
Th' inventive powers of doedal art to know,
And all the joys from social life that flow;
In search no more of casual seats to roam,
But rear with skilful hand the lasting dome."