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 It is likewise acknowledged by Plutarch, though a Heathen, that after the death of Christ, not only the oracles of Egypt ceased, but through all the world, for which he can give no reason, being ignorant of Christianity; however Satan did plainly acknowledge himself overeomeovercome [sic] by the death of Christ, and could never give any answers afterwards.

The words of Plutarch to Emilias the Orator concerning the matter, are as follows,

"My father coming by sea, towards Italy, and coasting by night about an Island not inhabited, called Paraxis; when most in the ship were at rest, they heard a fearful voice which came from that Island, that called upon Alaman, who was pilot of the ship, and an Egyptian born, though this voice was heard once or twice, yet no man had the courage to answer it till the third time, when the pilot answered, who is there? Who is it that calls? What would you have? Then the voice spoke more high, and said, Alaman, I require, that when you pass the gulph of Languna, you remember to cry aloud, and make them understand that the great god Pan is dead." At these words, all in the ship were astonished, and concluded that the pilot should not take notice of the voice, nor stay in the gulph to utter such words if they could get beyond it. Now going in their voyage, and coming to the place before-mentioned, the ship stood still, and the sea was so calm, that they could go no further; whereupon they resolved, that Alaman should perform this embassage, so he