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    The Names and Characters of the Representers in the Opera, morally fashioning the Vertues and Vices of Human Nature.

  • Jupiter ,—
  • Cinthia, Representing Greatness and Honour, attack'd by natural Frailty and wavering Passion.
  • Apollo], Representing Wit and Love, slighted by obstinate Pride.
  • Cupid, Representing Desire, wanton and unsatisfy'd.
  • Psyche, Representing innocent Vertue, o'ercome by insinuation, Opportunity and Love.
  • Daphne, Representing affected Pride and Ill-nature.
  • Pan, Representing Ignorance and Credulity.
  • Mercury, Representing Subtileness, Wantonness and Inconstancy.
  • Endimion, Representing Modesty, Integrity and Good-nature.
  • Syrinx, Representing singular Passion, Treachery and Envy.
  • Gods, Goddesses, Neptune, Amphitrite, Pactolus, Ganges, Tyber, Thames, Saturnia, Pleiades, Zephirus, Shepherds, Satyrs, Singers, Dancers, and Attendants.