The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explain'd in a manner entirely new; And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd. adorn'd with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those Who wou'd understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writing of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The second edition revis'd 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 Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable The Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoin'd an appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars,

People / Organizations

• Samuel Boyse (Author)

Imprint

Salisbury: printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun opposite the North Door in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London; and Messrs. Crowder and Co. opposite St. Magnus Church, at the Foot of the Bridge; and B. Collins, Bookseller, on the New-Canal, in Salisbury, [1760?]

Publication year

1760-1760

ESTC No.

T83840

Grub Street ID

304253

Description

[2],viii,246,[16]p.,plates ; 4⁰

Note

With an index.

Horizontal chain lines.

Uncontrolled note

Gathered in 4s, 17.8cm height