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A new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. Explain'd in a Manner entirely New, And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd on this Subject. Adorn'd with figures depicted from ancient paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. To which is added, a discourse on the theology of the ancients, wherein the Manner of their Worship, and the Rise and Progress of Idolatry are considered. As also an explanation of their ancient mythology from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. With an appendix, Containing Some Account of their various superstitious Observances by Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.
printed for J. Exshaw, at the Bible, in Dame-Street
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