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190 several religious works; one was on The Ruin of Self, and Erection of divine Love. F.C.

of Sinatus, assassinated by Sinorix, who was in love with Camma, and sought to espouse her. She resisted his prayers and entreaties; but, fearing his power, determined to feign a consent, in order to avenge the death of her husband. She was priestess of the temple of Diana, where the marriage was to be celebrated. It was a custom for the new-married couple to drink out of the same cup Camma poisoned the beverage; and, drinking first herself, gave it to the unsuspicious Sinorix; then, delighted with the success of her plan, she bade him tell his attendants to prepare his tomb, and said, she died with joy to revenge her husband. F.C.

celebrated for her poetical talents; her pieces are scattered in different collections, but not esteemed much at present. F.C.

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