E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Venus of Milo or Melos.
The statue, with three of Herms, was discovered in 1820 by Admiral Dumont in Milo or Melos, one of the Greek islands, whence its name. It now stands in the Louvre.
s, was discovered in 1820 by Admiral Dumont in Milo or Melos, one of the Greek islands, whence its name. It now stands in the Louvre.
