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Actis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Greek mythology, was the son of the god of the sun and a brother of Electryone. He was famous for his knowledge of astronomy, which he formed into a science, and taught this science to the priests in Egypt. The Egyptians were, in consequence, looked upon as the discoverers of the science of astronomy.

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