Mythological Conundrums
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Where was Time raised? In the lapse of ages. How do we know that Jupiter wore very pinching boots? Because we read of his struggles with the tight-uns (Titans). What great astronomer is like Venus's chariot? Her-shell (Herschell). Why does a woman residing up a pair of stairs remind you of a goddess? Because she's a second floorer (Flora). Why is a man looking for the philosopher's stone like Neptune? Because he's a sea-king (a-seeking) what never was. If all the seas were dried up, what would Neptune say? I really haven't an ocean (a notion). If a young lady were to wish her father to pull her on the river, what classical name might she mention? You row, pa (Europa). Why is Orpheus always in bad company? Because you never see him without a lyre. If the Greeks had pushed Pan into the Bay of Salamis, what would he have been when he came out? A dripping Pan. What did Io die of? Io-dide of potassium. When does a lady think her husband a Hercules? When he can't get on without his club. What girl does Echo think can best answer questions? Ann, sir. Why was Leander voluntarily drowned? It was through his-whim (his swim) only. Why is a coach going down a steep hill like St. George? Because it is always drawn with the drag-on. |
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