12. What other, excepting our Saviour, persuaded the Egyptians, -- more attached as they were to the fear of Demons than any other people, and from whom came the error of a multiplicity of Gods to the Greeks, -- that henceforth they should be no more (so) infatuated, and no more give that venerable name to beasts, reptiles, noxious and irrational animals; but should acknowledge that one God alone who is above all, and contend for his righteousness in every sort of death ?