Mythological Allusions in A Midsummer Night's Dream

Act II, Scene I

Hel. The wildest hath not such a heart as you.

Run when you will, the story shall be changed;

Apollo flies, and Daphne holds the chase;

The dove pursues the griffin; the mild hind

Makes speed to catch the tiger: bootless speed,

When cowardice pursues and valour flies!