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In the middle of the space stood the temple, a rectangular pile four hundred and fifty yards long and in width one hundred and fifty From the public gate to the temple was an avenue of sphinxes with human heads and lion bodies.— The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt
And in the temple is the image of a dog.— The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II
And how long ago JOAS At my birth ATHALIAH Do they, at least, not know your native country JOAS This temple is my country; none I know Besides ATHALIAH Your father Where is it said that chance discovered you JOAS Among the cruel wolves, their helpless prey ATHALIAH Who placed you in this temple JOAS An unknown woman, never looked on since Who did not say her name ATHALIAH But who took charge of your most early years JOAS Does God e'er let his children want in vain He gives the smallest birds their nourishment And over all His works extends His goodness Each day I call on Him.— Athaliah A Tragedy, Intended For Reading Only, Translated Into English Blank Verse, From Racine (A. Gombert's Edition, 1825)
On the broad terrace before the temple was the sacrificial stone, and upon this dark mass we saw distinctly the gleaming of human bones; and as we peered down into the water we perceived that all the terrace was strewn thickly with human bones also, showing that when the rush of water came many thousands of human beings had here perished miserably.— The Aztec Treasure-House
In the basement of the temple is the baptisma font, constructed in imitation of the famous brazen sea of Solomon; it is supported by twelve oxen, well modelled and overlaid with gold.— Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet

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