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Mantis, the Praying
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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an insect said to have been worshipped formerly by the Hottentots. It derives its name from the erect position and motion it assumes when alarmed. It was regarded by the Hottentots as a creature of bad omen, and to kill, or even to injure it, was looked upon as in the highest degree unlucky.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mantis, the Praying'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/mantis-the-praying.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mantis, the Praying'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/m/mantis-the-praying.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
