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 Ca

People / Organizations

• Samuel Boyse (Author)

Imprint

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]

Publication year

1753-1753

ESTC No.

T39903

Grub Street ID

269099

Description

viii,318,[16]p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

With an index.

Uncontrolled note

Sigs.A, 2S-2U have horizontal chain lines