We trust in it because Christ declared it; but we have it proved by his resurrection and ascension. […] Theseus had forgotten to remove it. […] The Sphinx had proposed a riddle, and it was said, whoever should expound it, would be able to kill him. […] They daily sprinkle it with oil, and adorn it with flowers. […] As soon as they saw it prostrate, his worshippers replaced the image; but it was not suffered to remain; again it fell and was dashed in pieces.