Marathonian bull
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Marathonian bull — Class. Myth. See Cretan bull … Useful english dictionary
Bull (mythology) — Appearances of the Bull (also known as Taurus ) in mythology and worship are widespread in the ancient world. It is the subject of various cultural and religious incarnations, as well as modern mentions in new age cultures. Appearances in History … Wikipedia
Cretan Bull — Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull. Detail of a Roman mosaic from Llíria (Spain). Mythology Greek mythology Grouping Legendar … Wikipedia
Cretan bull — Gk. Legend. a savage bull, captured on Crete by Hercules and allowed to roam near Marathon in Greece until captured by Theseus. Also called Marathonian bull. [1930 35] * * * … Universalium
Cretan bull — Gk. Legend. a savage bull, captured on Crete by Hercules and allowed to roam near Marathon in Greece until captured by Theseus. Also called Marathonian bull. [1930 35] … Useful english dictionary
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