E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Ephesian Letters.
Magic characters. The Ephesians were greatly addicted to magic. Magic characters were marked on the crown, cincture, and feet of Diana; and, at the preaching of Paul, many which used curious [magical] books burnt them. (Acts xix. 19.)
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The Ephesian poet. Hippo’nax, born at Ephesus in the sixth century B.C.
