. A dictionary of religious knowledge [electronic resource]: for popular and professional use, comprising full information on Biblical, theological, and ecclesiastical subjects . Image of the Egyptian Diana. Greek origin. Greek polytheism never wouldhave conceived such a representation of thegoddess as the image which fell from heav-en, which was enshrined in the temple atEphesus. Instead of the superb Diaua of thechase, this idol consisted of a rude imageshaped like a mummy, and covered withmystic symbols, wearing upon the head a. Ephesiau Coin with Dianas Temple. mural crown, and holding in
. A dictionary of religious knowledge [electronic resource]: for popular and professional use, comprising full information on Biblical, theological, and ecclesiastical subjects . Image of the Egyptian Diana. Greek origin. Greek polytheism never wouldhave conceived such a representation of thegoddess as the image which fell from heav-en, which was enshrined in the temple atEphesus. Instead of the superb Diaua of thechase, this idol consisted of a rude imageshaped like a mummy, and covered withmystic symbols, wearing upon the head a. Ephesiau Coin with Dianas Temple. mural crown, and holding in each hand abar of metal. It had many breasts, and wasevidently symbolical of the productive pow-ers of nature, and undoubtedly a representa-tion of the same power, presiding over con-ception and birth, which was adored in Pal-estineunder the name of Ashtoreth (q. v.).This image was lodged in the most famoustemple of the ancieut world. The sun, itwas said, saw nothing in its course moremagnificent than Dianas temple. Leavingout of consideration the earlier temples, thefoundations of the great edifice were laid byTheodorus about 500 , on marshy ground,to obviate the effect of earthquakes. Thesefoundations consisted of immense masses ofmarble, over which was laid a deep bed ofcharcoal and wool, well rammed down. Allthe Greek cities of Asia contributed to thestructure, and Croesus, the king of Lydia,lent his aid. This work was partially burnedin the year 400 , but was rebuilt withsuch magnificence as to inspire a fanati
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