E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Griffen Horse (The)
belonged to Atlantës, the magician, but was made use of by Roge’ro, Astolpho, and others. It flew through the air at the bidding of the rider, and landed him where he listed. (Ariosto: Orlando Furioso.)
