Manual of classical literature : from the German of J.J. Eschenburg, with additions (1855)
Eschenburg, Johann Joachim, 1743-1820, Fiske, N. W. (Nathan Welby), 1798-1847, ed · Philadelphia : E.C. & J. Biddle · leaf 168
on a globe, with flowing garments, expanded wings, anda crown of laurel in her out-stretched hand. The senators were sworn on the aharof this goddess to observe the laws of the empire. A contest arose between the pagansand the Christians on this subject,, the latter finally effecting the removal of… … 122 GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY. 9iti. D eified Emperors. To the gods already mentioned, we may add thosewhich were constituted by the apotheosis of the emperors and their favorites. Ihiisa Caesar, an Augustus, a Claudius, an Antinous, and others, were elevated to therank of gods. Sometimes this was…
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