37. How then can you, O Philosopher! be moved by death after these expressions ? or, draw near to

honour" mortal Gods, on account of the Law? And, How can you dignify these, as sons of the Gods, in order that we might approve, and give (our) assent to them ? In your own words you both reproach, and chastise (them), as having said nothing soundly, or by way of proof, respecting (these) their own Fathers. How then, having thus accused them, can you now advise men to approve of them ? But, of these their Fathers, let us make inquiry :—