The new pantheon : or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published: adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The sixth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Ensord in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined. An appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x,3-317,[23]p.,plates )

Other Title:

New pantheon

Place of Publication:

Waterford : printed by H. and J. Ramsey, Printers and Booksellers on the Quay, M,DCC,LXXII. [1772]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T83841.

OCLC:

642713447