Polytheism was the religion of the ancients. […] Why did the fabulous history of the heathen divinities serve the Greeks, and after them, the Romans, for their religion? As you have informed me that their system of mythology was introduced in the absence of a true religion, assign your reason for that opinion? […] Sentia was invoked to make a full conviction in children of the obligations of morality and religion. […] He was the author of ancient books on religion, which the Egyptians carefully preserved.

What was the religion of the ancient Persians? […] This doctrine is called the religion of Tao, or Reason. […] What is the prevailing religion of Thibet? […] It is supposed that the religion of the Aztecs was derived from two distinct sources. […] Their entire system of religion was directed to the adoration of the heavenly bodies.