He probably knew Rabelais, whom he mentions as "Francoys Insigne."
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
By which is meant, that they were Egyptian priests; and an eagle was probably the device in their standard, as well as the Insigne of their nation.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
But this representation was only the Insigne of the people, as the vulture, and eagle were of the Egyptians: a lion of the Persians.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant