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1 1 I am most grateful to Peter Dronke for his help in interpreting the awkward and archaic words in this difficult sixteenth‐century text. Thanks are also due to Peter Bury for his suggestions.

2 2 Braça or ‘arms’ is an ancient measure of length. It is 7 geometric feet (1 geometric foot = 33 cm.). Translated into our terms the temple is approximately 245 ft. long (35 braças), 175 ft. wide (25 braças), and 28 ft. high (4 braças).

3 3 The measure palmo is 22 cm. Therefore the giant is approximately 14 ft. high.