| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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A bronze statue in the Loggia dei Lanzi, at Florence. The best work of Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1562). | 1 |
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Perseus’ flying horse. A ship. | 2 |
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“Perseus conquered the head of Medu’sa, and did make Peg’ase, the most swift ship, which he always calls Perseus’ flying horse.”—Destruction of Troy. |
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| “The strong-ribbed bark through liquid mountains cut … |
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Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida, i. 3. |
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