Horus, the Egyptian virgin-born Saviour, was of royal descent, having descended from a line of kings.[163:7] He had the title of "Royal Good Shepherd."[163:8]
Hercules, the Saviour, was of royal descent.[163:9]
Bacchus, although the Son of God, was of royal descent.[164:1]
Perseus, son of the virgin Danae, was of royal descent.[164:2]
Æsculapius, the great performer of miracles, although a son of God, was notwithstanding of royal descent.[164:3]
Many more such cases might be mentioned, as may be seen by referring to the histories of the virgin-born gods and demi-gods spoken of in [Chapter XII].
FOOTNOTES:
[160:1] That is, a passage in the Old Testament was construed to mean this, although another and more plausible meaning might be inferred. It is when Abraham is blessed by the Lord, who is made to say: "In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because thou hast obeyed my voice." (Genesis, xxii. 18.)