Toland, M. B. M. (Mary Bertha McKenzie), 1825?-1895 · [Philadelphia] J.B. Lippincott co. · leaf 26
I. This edifice in silver was encased, With pinnacles bestudded, gleaming gold:An ivory roof within, its borders graced By royal decorations, sunbeam stoled.Shimmered forth from the pillars, walls, and floor Bedazzling rays of every precious gemThat flashed with glowing lights the arches oer,… … VII. One hundred Nereids on dolphins rode As if ambassadors from the deep sea;Colossal golden statues brighdy glowed Around the altar of their deity;Engraved on columned orichalch that stood Within the temple, holy laws were givenTo teach the right, commanding all things good Through virtues path,…
Atlantis (Legendary place)
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