The Classical Journal, Volume 6A. J. Valpay., 1819 - Classical philology |
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... period down to 2000 years ago ; but with due deference to that great man , I am inclined to abide by my own statement . Let us now consi- der the consequences to our argument , which may be derived from these remarks . I reckon that it ...
... period down to 2000 years ago ; but with due deference to that great man , I am inclined to abide by my own statement . Let us now consi- der the consequences to our argument , which may be derived from these remarks . I reckon that it ...
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... period . Consequently the preceding Sothic period must have terminated 138 years after our æra ; and must have commenced 1322 years before it . Petavius3 states , that Sirius rose heliacally on the 20th of July in the year 1322 before ...
... period . Consequently the preceding Sothic period must have terminated 138 years after our æra ; and must have commenced 1322 years before it . Petavius3 states , that Sirius rose heliacally on the 20th of July in the year 1322 before ...
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... period , which the ancient Athenians denominated their second Posideon ! 5. The Egyptians placed the intercalary days at the close of the year of 360 days ; and we shall find , that if the ancient Attic year com- menced at the winter ...
... period , which the ancient Athenians denominated their second Posideon ! 5. The Egyptians placed the intercalary days at the close of the year of 360 days ; and we shall find , that if the ancient Attic year com- menced at the winter ...
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... period when the Sun was in Aries . Now it is known to every one , that both the month and the sign were sacred to Mars and Minerva . The Romans named the month from the God ; March was marked in their calendar as the birth- Mars had his ...
... period when the Sun was in Aries . Now it is known to every one , that both the month and the sign were sacred to Mars and Minerva . The Romans named the month from the God ; March was marked in their calendar as the birth- Mars had his ...
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... periods , of barbarians far more rude and savage , than we have any reason to believe the Grecians were at the time of the Trojan war , emanating from the Northern regions , and pouring down in multitudes which astonished mankind , upon ...
... periods , of barbarians far more rude and savage , than we have any reason to believe the Grecians were at the time of the Trojan war , emanating from the Northern regions , and pouring down in multitudes which astonished mankind , upon ...
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