The gods are forbidden by Jupiter to renew the youth of those mortals whom they favour.
When Themis this with prescient voice had spoke, Among the gods a various murmur broke; Dissension rose in each immortal breast, That one should grant what was denied the rest. Aurora for her aged spouse complains, And Ceres grieves for Jasonâs freezing veins; Vulcan would Erichthoniusâ years renew; Her future race the care of Venus drew, She would Anchisesâ blooming age restore; A diffârent care employâd each heavenly power: Thus various interests did their jars increase, Till Jove arose: he spoke; their tumults cease.