The waters of Thespiæ2952 ensure conception to females; the same, too, with those of the river Elatus2953 in Arcadia. The spring Linus,2954 also in Arcadia, acts as a preservative of the fœtus and effectually prevents abortion. The waters of the river Aphrodisius, on the other hand, in the territory of Pyrrhæa,2955 are productive of sterility.