The Arcana of polite literature; or, A Compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resource] : Containing the characters and principal actions ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with an account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works. Compiled in a pleasing, novel, and interesting manner, and intended as a complete pocket companion, for the use of those who wish to understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical--Ireland--Dublin--Dictionaries, indexes, etc.--Early works to 1800.

Mythology, Classical.

Classical dictionaries--Ireland--Dublin--Early works to 1800.

Classical dictionaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([252]p.,plate )

Other Title:

Arcana of polite literature; or, A Compendious dictionary of fabulous history

Place of Publication:

Dublin : Printed by J. Magee, No. 41, College-Green, M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]

Notes:

Vertical chain lines.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T153177.

OCLC:

508998817