 | Universal history - 1779 - 488 pages
...tendered all oaths in matters of confequence; and the chief among the priefts was no way inferior i» dignity, power, or wealth, to any in the kingdom, having a royal attendance; and an uncontroled power over all the inferior officers and fervants of the temple. The Cappadocians, in the... | |
 | William Heckford - 1791 - 502 pages
...flocked to them from all parts. In the latter were tendered all oaths in matters of confequence ; and the chief among the priefts, was no way inferior in...the inferior officers and fervants of the temple. The Cappadocians, in the time of the Romans, bore fo bad a character, were reputed fo vicious and lewd,... | |
 | Colin Macfarquhar, George Gleig - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1797 - 454 pages
...matters of confequence ; and the chief among the priclls was no way inferior iu dignity, power, and wealth, to any in the kingdom; having a royal attendance, and an unlimited authority ever all the inferior fervants and officers of the temple. The Rornams, who willingly... | |
 | Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1823 - 848 pages
...matters of consequence ; and the chief among the priests was no way inferior in dignity, power, and wealth, to any in the kingdom ; having a royal attendance, and an unlimited authority over all the inferior servants and officers of the temple. The Romans, who willingly... | |
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The temples of Diana, at Diofpolis, and of Anias at Zela, were likewife had in great veneration, both by the Cappadocians and Armenians, who flocked to them from all parts. In the latter were tendered all oaths in matters of confequence ; and the chief... 