Paean (Pae´an). A name given Apollo, from paean, the hymn which was sung in his honor after he had killed the serpent Python. Paeans were solemn songs, praying either for the averting of evil and for rescue, or giving thanks for help vouchsafed.
“With hymns divine the joyous banquet ends,
The Paeans lengthened till the sun descends.”
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