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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Porphyr’ion.
 
One of the giants who made war with the gods. He hurled the island of Delos against Zeus (Jupiter); but Zeus, with the aid of Herculs, overcame him. (Greek fable.) (See GIANTS.)   1
 


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