Chapter

 1 1 |     battles, and the amours of the gods, and the corruption of the
 2 4 |            of stocks and stones as gods? For the Spirit that pervades
 3 8 |          Homer says,--~ "Among the gods~ Rose laughter irrepressible."~
 4 8 |          honourable chariot of the gods," _ conquered by a slight
 5 9 |     zodiacal circle is the work of gods. And, when the light of
 6 10| metamorphosis of men: with you the gods also are metamorphosed.
 7 10|     affection. How can I reverence gods who are eager for presents,
 8 10|        they say in ridicule of the gods that kings have ascended
 9 10|            this man also among the gods, and been recompensed with
10 13|       itself in its wandering many gods, following the sophistries
11 18|          so those who are esteemed gods, invading the bodies of
12 19|   councillors, so you wish to have gods with you. Some woman by
13 21|         speak of the origin of the gods, you also declare them to
14 21|         not resolve your myths and gods into allegory. If you attempt
15 22|        solitary accuser of all the gods, an epitome of superstition,
16 25|           is made a supper for the gods, although beloved by Poseidon,
17 27|            concerning the Egyptian gods, you denounce us as most
18 27|       liars. Your assembly of many gods is nothing. Though their
19 33|   estimation by you than even your gods; and you behave yourselves