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Stimula

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

the name of Semele, according to the pronunciation of the Romans (Livy, 39, 12; Augustine, De Civ. Dei, 4, 16; Ovid, Fast. 6, 503 ). Others take the name to designate a goddess who excites men to undertake all manner of bold enterprises (Augustine, De Civ. Dei, 4, 11).

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