The thought of the crowds of mortals and immortals who come together to celebrate the marriage of the Thessalian prince brings into greater relief the utter loneliness of Ariadne, when first discovered by 'Bacchus and his crew.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
Apuleius, who was himself prosecuted for practising the black art, has filled his Thessalian romance with the most astounding tales of fantastic sorcery.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
At once an earthquake shook the tomb, and a fair youthful form was by his side of wondrous beauty and superhuman stature, clothed in a Thessalian mantle.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill