A new pantheon : or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. explain'd in a manner intirely 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 Idodolatry 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 are pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,318,[16]p.,plates )

Other Title:

New pantheon

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun opposite the North Door in St. Paul's Church-Yard; and B. Collins, Bookseller, on the New Canal in Salisbury, M.DCC.LIII. [1753]

Notes:

With an index.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Roscoe, A51 (1)

English Short Title Catalog, T39903.

OCLC:

642588930