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 A Dissertation on the Theology and Mythology of the Heathens, from the Writings of Moses, the Aegyptian, Graecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By William Cooke, A. M. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton, in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford, in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk. To which is added, 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.

People / Organizations

• Samuel Boyse (Author)

Imprint

Salisbury: printed for Carnan and Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, opposite the North Door, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; S. Crowder, in Paternoster-Row; and T. Caslon, Stationer's Court, Ludgate-Street, London; and B. Collins, Salisbury, M,DCC,LXXVII. [1777]

Publication year

1777-1777

ESTC No.

T83833

Grub Street ID

304246

Description

xii,281,[19]p.,plates ; 12⁰

Note

With an index.Citation/references Roscoe, A51 (5)