The Pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria |
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A Vessel from which a Flow of Wine can be stopped by pouring into it a small Measure of Water | 58 |
A Vessel from which Wine or Water may be made to flow separately or mixed | 59 |
Libations poured on an Altar and a Serpent made to hiss by the Action of Fire | 83 |
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