From the introduction: Once, Dasyklos, king of Panaetolika, a favorite of Ares, took the city of Pylos and stole the Statue of Pegasus that was dedicated to Poseidon. Dasyklos, arrogant from his many triumphs, sent the statue home by ship. But challenging the gods is never wise for mortals: Poseidon, in his wrath, caused a maelstrom that sunk the ship with its precious freight. Till today, it rests at the bottom of the sea...