A key to polite literature

Or, a compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters, and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. and the manner in which the ancients represented the deities & heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues and gems, and with some account of their principal poets

Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary and theatrical entertainments