The History of Magic, Volume 2H.G. Bohn, 1854 |
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... observation of the genesis of mythos ( p . 31 , f . ) he speaks of the historical myth , which ordained festivals , & c . to distinguished benefactors , as sons of the gods , in gratitude for their services , and then proceeds ...
... observation of the genesis of mythos ( p . 31 , f . ) he speaks of the historical myth , which ordained festivals , & c . to distinguished benefactors , as sons of the gods , in gratitude for their services , and then proceeds ...
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... observe carefully , in order to be conscious of the marvels which are continually taking place in the world . The genuine observers and honourers of nature only , they who trace out her signs and listen to her voice , learn the secret ...
... observe carefully , in order to be conscious of the marvels which are continually taking place in the world . The genuine observers and honourers of nature only , they who trace out her signs and listen to her voice , learn the secret ...
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... observations in con- certed myths . Herodotus ascribes the further extension of the Grecian myth to Homer , on the basis of an ancient foundation laid in Egypt . In Homer numerous physical tendencies are indicated ; and in the Grecian ...
... observations in con- certed myths . Herodotus ascribes the further extension of the Grecian myth to Homer , on the basis of an ancient foundation laid in Egypt . In Homer numerous physical tendencies are indicated ; and in the Grecian ...
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... observation , also , that the priests of Jupiter wore similar rings . The armature of the magnet also , and its wonderful strength , are described by the ancient writers ; and through these the myth of Hercules is made very significant ...
... observation , also , that the priests of Jupiter wore similar rings . The armature of the magnet also , and its wonderful strength , are described by the ancient writers ; and through these the myth of Hercules is made very significant ...
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... observed , as it is of a similar colour to the magnetic stone . On the meteor - worship of the ancients , Von Dahl- berg has brought together much curious matter in a small volume . The worship of rough stones , and the acquaintance of ...
... observed , as it is of a similar colour to the magnetic stone . On the meteor - worship of the ancients , Von Dahl- berg has brought together much curious matter in a small volume . The worship of rough stones , and the acquaintance of ...
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