Sketches of Imposture, Deception, and Credulity

Effects of Incredulity and CredulityKnowledge supposed to be RemembrancePurpose of this VolumeProgress of rational BeliefResemblance of Error to TruthContagious Nature of ExcitementImproved State of the Human Mind in Modern Times 13 Remote Origin of OraclesInfluence of OraclesOpinions respecting themCause of the Cessation of OraclesSuperstition early systematized in EgyptBotia early famous for OraclesOrigin of the Oracle of DodonaAmbiguity of Oracular ResponsesStratagem of a PeasantOracles disbelieved by Ancient PhilosophersCyrus and the Idol BelSource of Fire-WorshippingVictory of Canopus over FireThe SphinxSounds heard from itSupposed Cause of themMysterious Sounds at NakousFrauds of the Priests of SerapisThe Statue of MemnonOracle of DelphiIts OriginChanges which it underwentThe PythonessiiDanger attendant on her officeTricks played by Heathen PriestsOrigin of the Gordian KnotThe Knot is cut by AlexanderAmbrosian, Logan or Rocking StonesRepresentations of them on Ancient CoinsPlinys Description of a Logan Stone in AsiaStones at Sitney, in Cornwall, and at Castle TrerynThe latter is overthrown, and replacedLogan Stones are Druidical Monuments 17 ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 61993
Author: Davenport, R. A. (Richard Alfred)
Release Date: May 2, 2020
Format: eBook
Language: English