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WYNTOWN, Andrew, a Scottish writer of the 14th century, who published a "Chronicle of Scotland" in rhyme. WYTHE, George, an eminent lawyer and statesman, of Virginia, and one of the most ardent patriots of the revolution. He was a member of congress in 1776, and one of the signers of the declaration of Independence, and afterwards chancellor of his native state. He died in 1806. WYTMAN, Matthew, an eminent Dutch painter of landscapes, animals, and conversations; he died in 1687. WYVIL, Robert, bishop of Salisbury; he presided over his see 46 years, and died in 1375. X XACCA, an Indian philosopher, who flourished, it is said, a thousand years before the Christian era. His memory is held in great veneration in China. XACCA, Erasmus, a Sicilian of the 17th century, known as a Latin author. XANTIPPE, wife of Socrates, remarkable for her moroseness and violence of temper. XANTIPPUS, a Lacedæmonian general, who rendered important services to the Carthaginians, hy whom he was afterwards basely destroyed. XAUPI, Joseph, a French ecclesiastic and author, who died in 1778. went to England, and became governor of the East India company. He was a liberal benefactor of the college in New Haven, that bears his name, and died in 1721. YART, Anthony, a French divine and a poet, born in 1709. YATES, Robert, chief-justice of the state of New York, died in 1801. YEAMANS, sir John, governor of the colony of South Carolina; was removed from office, but resided in the colony until his death. YEARDLY, sir George, a prudent, humane, and faithful governor of the colony of Virginia; he died in 1626 YEARSLEY, Anne, well known in the poetic world as a self-instructed votary of the Muses, and as the Milkwoman of Bristol; she died in 1806, leaving many poems. 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XENOPHON, an illustrious Athenian philosopher, soldier and historian; he died in the 105th Olympiad, leaving behind him many excellent works. XENOPHON of Ephesus, the author of a romance in 5 books; he flourished in the beginning of the 4th century. XERXES I., king of Persia, memorable for the great army with which he entered Greece, amounting to 5,283,220 souls, exclusive of women, eunuchs, and other andants. This multitude was stopped at Thermopyla by the valour of 300 Spartans under king Leonidas. He was murdered in his bed, 464 B. C. XIMENES, Francis, archbishop of Toledo, eminent as a statesman, warrior, and patron of learning; he was at the head of the Spanish government many years, and died in 1517. XIMENES, Roderick, a native of Navarre, and author of a Spanish history was archbishop of Toledo, about 1250. XIMENES, Joseph Albert, a Spanish ecclesiastic, prior general of the Carmelites; he died in 1744. Farmers' Calender," the "Annals of Agriculture," &c.; he died in 1820. YOUNG, Patrick, a Scotchman, eminent às a Greek scholar; he died in 1652. YOUNG, Robert, an eminent printer, of Edinburgh, died in 1655. YRIARTE, Don John d', a very learned Spanish author and librarian to the king; he died in 1771. YSE, Alexander de, a protestant professor of theology, in Dauphine, and a theological writer; he lived in the time of Louis XIV. YVON, Peter, a native of France, celebrated as a preacher among the Labadists, and a writer on mystical subjects. Z ZABARELLA, Francis, better known as cardinal de Florence, was greatly respected for his learning and virtues, and died in 1417. ZABARELLA, Bartholomew, nephew of the preceding, was professor of law at Padua, and afterwards archbishop of Florence; he died in 1442. ZARABELLA, James, son of the preceding, was professor of philosophy at Padua, and published Commentaries on Aristotle's works he died in 1589. ZACAGNI, Lawrence Alexander, a native of Rome, who devoted himself to literature; he died about 1720. ZACHIAS, Paul, a native of Rome, and physician to pope Innocent X.; he published some medical works, and died in 1659. ZACUTUS, or LUSITANUS, an eminent Jewish physician and medical writer, born at Lisbon; he died in 1641, aged 66. ZALEUCUS, a legislator of Locris, in Italy, 500 B. C. ZALUSKI, Andrew Chrysostom, was bishop of Warmia, and grand chancellor of Poland; he died in 1711. ZAMOSKI, John, an illustrious statesman and general, of Poland, and chancellor of that kingdom. On the death of Battori, in 1586, he declined an offer of the crown, and died in 1605. ZAMPINI, Matthew, known for his writings in the cause of the league, in 1581. ZANCHIUS, Basil, an ecclesiastic, of Bergamo, who wrote Latin poems, and died in 1560. ZANCHIUS, Jerome, a native of Alzano, was professor of theology at Heidelberg, and a learned, benevolent, and pious man; he died in 1590. ZANNICHELLI, John Jerome, a distinguished physician and botanical writer, of Venice; he died in 1729. 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His devotional exercises and sermons have been translated into English. ZC NARAS, John, a Greek historian, who wrote "Annals from the Creation of the World, down to the year 1818," about which time he died. ZONEA, Victor, an Italian mathematician in the 17th century, who made valuable' improvements in mechanics. ZOPPO, Mark, a historical and portrait painter, of Bologna, who died in 1517. ZOPYRUS, a Persian noble, who assisted Darius in the conquest of Babylon. ZUBLEY, John Joachim, D. D., an eminent clergyman of Georgia, was a native of Switzerland, and came to America about 1760. He died in Savannah, in 1781. ZUCCHERO Tadeo, an Italian historical and portrait painter; he died in 1566. ZUCCHERO Frederic, an eminent painter, and brother of Taddeo; he died in 1609, aged 63. ZUINGLIUS, Ulricus, of Switzerland, an able and zealous reformer of the church; he was killed in a skirmish with his popish opponents in 1531. ZUMBO, Gaston John, a sculptor, of Syracuse; he died at Paris, in 1701. 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ZWINGER, Theodore, son of John, was professor of medicine and eloquence at Basil, where he died in 1724. ZOUCH, Richard, a learned civilian, of Wilt- ZYLIUS, Otho, a jesuit, born at Utrecht, aushire, who published many esteemed works,thor of "Lives of Saints," &c.; he died in and died in 1660. ZOUCH, Thomas, D. D., an English clergyman, who was offered the bishoprick of Carlisle, but declined it on account of his age. He died in 1816, leaving numerous works. ZOUST, Gerard, a German, celebrated for his accuracy in portrait painting; he died in 1681. 35 1655. ZYPÆUS, or VANDEN ZYPE, Francis, a learned theologian, and writer on civil law, was born at Malines, in 1570, and died in 1650. His brother Henry was an ecclesiastic, and abbot of St. Andrew, near Bruges; he died in 1659, leaving several works of merit. 409 A CONCISE ACCOUNT OF THE HEATHEN DEITIES, AND OTHER FABULOUS PERSONS, WITH THE HEROES AND HEROINES OF ANTIQUITY. EN AB'ARIS, a Scythian, priest of Apollo. ABEO'NA, a goddess of voyages, &c. ABRETA'NUS, a surname of Jupiter. A'BRON, a very voluptuous Grecian. ABY'LA, a famous mountain in Africa. ACAN'THA, a nymph beloved by Apollo. ACAS'TUS, the name of a famous hunter. ACE'TUS, one of the priests of Bacchus. ACHE'MENES, the first king of Persia. ACHA'TES, a trusty friend of Æneas. ACH'ERON, a son of Titan and Terra, changed into a river of hell for assisting the Titans, in their war against Jupiter. ACHILLES, son of Peleus, king of Thrace, and Thetis, a goddess of the sea, who, being dipped by his mother in the river Styx, was invulnerable in every part except his right heel, by which she held him; after signalizing himself at the siege of Troy, for his valour, as well as cruelty, he was at length killed by Paris with ACIDA'LUS, a famous fountain of Bootia. A'CIS, a Sicilian shepherd, killed by Polyphemus, because he rivalled him in the affections of Galatea. AC'MON, a famous king of the Titans. AC'RATUS, the genius of drunkards at Athens. ACTEON, a celebrated hunter, who, accidentally discovering Diana bathing, was by her turned into a stag, and devoured by his own hounds. ADME'TUS, a king of Thessaly. ADO'NIS, the incestuous offspring of Cinyras and Myrrha, remarkably beautiful, beloved by Venus and Proserpine. ADRAS'TEA, the goddess Nemesis. 'ACUS, one of the infernal judges. 'GA, Jupiter's nurse, daughter of Olenus. ÆGE'US, a king of Attica, giving name to the Egean sea by drowning himself in it. EGINA, a particular favourite of Jupiter. 'GIS, a Gorgon, whom Pallas slew. 'GLE, one of the three Hesperides. 'GON, a wrestler famous for strength. EGYPTUS, son of Neptune and Lybia. ÆL'LO, one of the three Harpies. NE'AS, son of Anchises and Venus. AN A'OLUS, the god of the winds. ÆO'US, one of the four horses of the sun. Æ'THON, one of the four horses of the sun. ETO'LOS, a son of Endymion and Diana. AGAMEM'NON, brother to Menelaus, chosen captain-general of the Greeks at the siege of Troy. AGANIP'PE, daughter of the river Permessus, which flows from mount Helicon. AGE'NOR, the first king of Argos.' AGENO'RÍA, the goddess of industry. AGELAS'TUS and AGESILA'US, names of Pluto. AGLA'IA, one of the three Graces. A'JAX, one of the most distinguished princes and heroes at the siege of Troy. ALBU'NEA, a famous sybil of Tripoli. ALCI'ONEUS, a giant slain by Hercules. ALCI'OPE, a favourite mistress of Neptune. ALCME'NA, the wife of Amphitryon. ALECTO, one of the three Furies. ALEC TRYON, or GAL'LUS, a favourite of Mars. AL'MUS, and ALUM'NUS, titles of Jupiter. ALO'A, a festival of Bacchus and Ceres. ALCE'US, a giant who warred with Jupiter. AMALTHEA, the goat that suckled Jupiter. AMBARVA LE, a spring sacrifice to Ceres. AMBRO'SIA, the food of the Gods. AM'MON, a title of Jupiter, AMPHIARA'US, son of Apollo and Hypermnastra, a very famous augur. AMPHIME DON, one of the suitors of Pa nelope. AMPHI'ON, a famous musician. beauty with the Nereides, was by them bound to a rock, and exposed to be devoured by a sea monster; but Perseus slew the monster, and, married her. ANGE'RONA, the goddess of silence. AN'NA, the sister of Pygmalion and Dido. ANTE US, a giant, son of Neptune and Terra; he was squeezed to death by Hercules. AN'TEROS, one of the names of Cupid. ANTEVER TA, a goddess of women in labour. AN'THIA, and ARGI'VA, titles of Juno. AN'UBIS, an Egyptian god with a dog's head. AON'IDES, a name of the Muses. APATU'RIA, and APHRODITIS titles of Venus. A'PIS, son of Jupiter and Niobe, called also Serapis and Osiris: he first taught the Egyptians to sow corn and plant vines: after his death they worshipped him in the form of an ox, a symbol of husbandry. ARACH'NE, a Lydian princess, turned by Minerva, into a spider, for presuming to vie with her at spinning. ARETHU'SA, the daughter of Nereus. ARGENTINUS, and ÆSCULA'NUS, gods of wealth. AR'GO, the ship that conveyed Jason and his companions to Colchis, and reported to have been the first man of war. ARGONAUTS, the companions of Jason. AR'GUS, son of Aristor, said to have had a hundred eyes; also an architect, who built the ship Argo. ARIAD'NE, daughter of Minos, who, from love, gave Theseus a clue of thread to guide him out of the Cretan labyrinth: being afterwards deserted by him, she was married to Bacchus, and made his priestess. ARIMAS'PI, a warlike people of Scythia. ARISTOPHANES, a comic poet, born at Lindus, a town of Rhodes. ARTEMIS, the Delphic sybil; also Diana. ASCLEPIA, festivals of Esculapius. ASCO'LIA, feasts of Bacchus, celebrated in Attica. ASTE'RIA, daughter of Ceus. ASTRAPE US, and ATABY'RUS: Jupiter. ATLANTES, a savage people of Ethiopia. A'VISTUPER, a title of Priapus. AURO'RA, the goddess of the morning. AUTO LEON, a general of the Crotonians. AUTUM'NUS, the god of fruits. B BAC'CHUS, the god of wine. BARBA TA, a title of Venus and Fortuna. BAT'TUS, a herdsman, turned by Mercury into a loadstone. BAU'CIS, an old woman, who, with her husband Philemon, entertained Jupiter and Mercury, travelling over Phrygia, when all others refused. BELLER'OPHON, son of Glaucus, king of Ephyra, who underwent numberless hardships for refusing an intimacy with Sthenobaea, the wife of Protus, king of Argos. BELLO'NA, the goddess of war. BERECYNTHIA MA'TER, a title of Cybele. BERENICE, a Grecian lady, who was the only person of her sex permitted to see the Olympic games. BER'GION, a giant, slain by Jupiter. BIB'LIA, the wife of Duillius, who first instltuted a triumph for naval victory. BICEPS, and BI'FRONS, naines of Janus. BISUL'TOR, a name of Mass. BI'THON, a remarkably strong Grecian. BOLI'NA, a nymph rendered inmortal for her modesty and resistance of Apollo. BO'NA DE'A, a title of Cybele and Fortuna. BO'NUS DÆMON, a title of Priapus. BO'REAS, son of Estræus and Heribeia, generally put for the north wind. BRE VIS, a title of Fortuna. BRI'AREUS, a monstrous giant, son of Titan and Terra: the poets feign him to have had a hundred arms and fifty heads. BRI'MO, and BUBASTIS, names of Hecate. BRISE'IS, daughter of Brises, priest of Jupiter, given to Achilles upon the taking of Lyrnessus, a city of Troas, by the Greeks. BRON'TES, a maker of Jupiter's thunder. BRO'THEUS, a son of Vulcan, who threw himself into mount Etna, on account of his deformity. BRUMA'LIA, feasts of Bacchus. BUBO'NA, the goddess of oxen. BUSI'RIS, a son of Neptune, and a most cruel tyrant; he was slain by Hercules. BYB'LIS, the daughter of Miletus. C CABAR'NI, priests of Ceres. CAD'MUS, son of Agenor and Telephessa who, searching in vain for his sister, built the city of Thebes, and invented 16 letters of the Greek alphabet. CADU'CEUS, Mercury's golden rod or wand. CA'CA, and CONSERVATRIX, titles of Fortuna. CÆCULUS, a robber, son of Vulcan. CÆ'NEUS, a title of Jupiter. CAL'CHAS, a famous Greek soothsayer. CALIS'TO, the daughter of Lycaon. CALLI'OPE, the muse of heroic poetry. CALYP'SO, daughter of Oceanus and Thetis, who reigned in the island of Ogygia, where she entertained and became enamoured of Ulysses, on his return from Troy. CAM'BLES, a gluttonous king of Lydia. CAMBY'SES, the son of Cyrus, and king of the Medes and Persians. CAMCE'NA, and CARNA, goddess of infants. CA'NES, a title of the Furies. CANO'PUS, an Egyptian god. CAR'DUA, a household goddess. CARMEN TA, a name of Themis. CAR'NA, a Roman goddess |