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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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the ancient Roman hearth, which was dedicated to the Lares (q.v.) of each family. The domestic hearth was looked upon with such veneration that to swear by the royal hearth was accounted the most sacred oath among the Scythians. On the occasion of religious festivals the hearth was adorned with garlands.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Focus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/focus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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