The Gods of Homer and Virgil: Or, Mythology for ChildrenJoseph Thomas, 1837 - 210 pages |
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... Diana , Mars , Mercury , Hercules , Bacchus , Perseus , & c . Jupiter was worshipped in every nation , but under various appellations ; by the Greeks , he was called Jove , or Jupiter Olympus ; by the Babylonians , Belus ; by the ...
... Diana , Mars , Mercury , Hercules , Bacchus , Perseus , & c . Jupiter was worshipped in every nation , but under various appellations ; by the Greeks , he was called Jove , or Jupiter Olympus ; by the Babylonians , Belus ; by the ...
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... Diana , was born in the island of Delos , which was raised by Neptune from the bottom of the sea , as a refuge for Latona when pursued by the fury of Juno . This god presided over all the fine arts , music , poetry , medicine , and ...
... Diana , was born in the island of Delos , which was raised by Neptune from the bottom of the sea , as a refuge for Latona when pursued by the fury of Juno . This god presided over all the fine arts , music , poetry , medicine , and ...
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... thought his untuned ear , Deserved but ill a human form to wear , Of that deprives him , and supplies the place With some more fit , and of an ampler space . Ibid . book 11 . DIANA . Diana , the virgin daughter of Jupiter and 52 APOLLO .
... thought his untuned ear , Deserved but ill a human form to wear , Of that deprives him , and supplies the place With some more fit , and of an ampler space . Ibid . book 11 . DIANA . Diana , the virgin daughter of Jupiter and 52 APOLLO .
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Or, Mythology for Children. DIANA . Diana , the virgin daughter of Jupiter and Latona , and twin- sister of Apollo , was the goddess of hunting , chastity , and marriage , and is represented sometimes as a young virgin , armed with bows ...
Or, Mythology for Children. DIANA . Diana , the virgin daughter of Jupiter and Latona , and twin- sister of Apollo , was the goddess of hunting , chastity , and marriage , and is represented sometimes as a young virgin , armed with bows ...
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... Diana was known and adored as Hecaté , and under that appellation great power was ascribed to her in the regions of Pluto , and the most solemn oaths made in her name . Hecaté . Her o'er all others Jove Hath honoured , and endowed with ...
... Diana was known and adored as Hecaté , and under that appellation great power was ascribed to her in the regions of Pluto , and the most solemn oaths made in her name . Hecaté . Her o'er all others Jove Hath honoured , and endowed with ...
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