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Avistiipor

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(scarecrow), a name of Priapus, who had temples erected to him as the tutelary deity of vineyards and gardens, which he defended from thieves and destructive birds. His image was usually placed in gardens, holding in his hand a sickle.

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