His temples are generally in rocky caves, formed by nature, but enlarged and ornamented by art. […] But the greatest adoration was paid to his living image, the ox, Apis. […] Anūbis was greatly venerated by the Egyptians in general, but chiefly in the city Cynopolis. […] But the God of war was their favourite divinity. […] But according to some writers, this idol was an acacia tree, over which was built a chapel.