Lectionary Calendar
Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
Bible Encyclopedias
Mantis, the Praying
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
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.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
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.
