They were worshippers of Priapus, in which place, this divinity is said to have had his birth.
On referring to the romance of Apollonius, (i.e. the Narratio, &c.) I find my supposition confirmed. It is there written Lampsaceni.
Note 77.Page 281.
"Gow. Marina thus the brothel scapes, and chances
Into an honest house, our story says.
She sings like one immortal, and she dances
As goddess-like to her admired lays:
Deep clerks she dumbs; and with her neeld composes
Nature's own shape, of bud, bird, branch, or berry;
That even her art sisters the natural roses;
Her inkle, silk, twin with the rubied cherry:
That pupils lacks she none of noble race,
Who pour their bounty on her." Shakspeare.
Note 78.Page 286.
"Lys. Sir, king,"all hail! the gods preserve you! Hail,
Hail, royal sir!
"Hel. It is in vain; he will not speak to you.
