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The 12 Labors of Hercules (In Order)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesMost people are familiar with the heroic figure of ancient folklore, Hercules. Whether you have studied Greek epics or recently rewatched Disney’s interpretation of…Brewer's: Pound of Flesh
The whole bargain, the exact terms of the agreement, the bond literatim et verbatim. The allusion is to Shylock, in The Merchant of Venice, who bargained with Antonio for a “pound of flesh…Brewer's: Fleshed
He fleshed his sword. Used it for the first time. Men fleshed in cruelty —i.e. initiated or used to it. A sportsman's expression. When a sportsman wishes to encourage a young dog or hawk…mutton
(Encyclopedia) mutton, flesh of mature sheep prepared as food (as opposed to the flesh of young sheep, which is known as lamb). Mutton is deep red with firm, white fat. In Middle Eastern countries it…Uranus , in Greek religion and mythology
(Encyclopedia) Uranus, in Greek religion and mythology, the heaven, first ruler of the universe, son of Gaea (the earth). He was the father of Gaea's children, the Titans, the Cyclopes, and the…The Devil's Dictionary: Flesh
by Ambrose Bierce FLAGFLOPFLESH -n. The Second Person of the secular Trinity.Brewer's: Boar's Flesh
Buddha died from a meal of dried boar's flesh. Mr. Sinnett; tells us that the “boar” referred to was the boar avatar of Vishnu, and that “dried boar's flesh” means esoteric knowledge…Brewer's: Fantom-flesh
Flesh that hangs loose and flabby—supposed to be under the evil influence of some spectre. (See above.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Far and AwayFantom-…Brewer's: Fish and Flesh
You must not make fish of one and flesh of the other. You must treat both alike. Fish is an inferior sort of animal food to flesh. The alliteration has much to do with the phrase. Source…Brewer's: Flesh and Blood
Human nature, as “Flesh and blood cannot stand it.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Flesh-potsFlemish School A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…Trending
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