History makes mention of a Proteus King of Egypt, about the time of the Trojan war, who was illustrious for his secrecy, wisdom, and foresight. […] Cimon, about four centuries before Christ, took up the remains of Theseus, had them removed to Athens, and there buried. […] That wily Greek, travelling about in the disguise of a merchant, exposed jewels and arms for sale to the maidens of Lycomedes’ court. […] The temple is about one hundred and twenty feet square, and eighteen feet high. […] Human victims were frequently offered by those who laboured under disease, or were about to go to battle.