The Argonautics, tr. into Engl. verse with notes by W. Preston, Том 3 |
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... fleece . " — Jason had no sooner spoken , than Pelias , taking advantage of this answer , ordered him to set out immediately , in quest of the golden fleece . 6 This famous golden fleece was preserved with care , in the country of the ...
... fleece . " — Jason had no sooner spoken , than Pelias , taking advantage of this answer , ordered him to set out immediately , in quest of the golden fleece . 6 This famous golden fleece was preserved with care , in the country of the ...
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... fleece , in a peaceable manner . Eetes professed his readiness to yield the prize , provided Jason would singly undertake , and per- form , the tasks proposed by him : -first , he was to yoke the brazen - footed bulls . They were two in ...
... fleece , in a peaceable manner . Eetes professed his readiness to yield the prize , provided Jason would singly undertake , and per- form , the tasks proposed by him : -first , he was to yoke the brazen - footed bulls . They were two in ...
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... fleece must be pur- chased . He knew not how to extricate himself , from the perils , in which he was involved ; as he was wholly ignorant , by what art or device , he should contrive to -yoke the bulls . But , at this critical time ...
... fleece must be pur- chased . He knew not how to extricate himself , from the perils , in which he was involved ; as he was wholly ignorant , by what art or device , he should contrive to -yoke the bulls . But , at this critical time ...
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... fleece . But , this fierce prince , far from per- forming his compact , conceived the design of burning the vessel of the Argonauts ; and putting to death all ther crew . Medea , discovering the intentions of her father , has- tened to ...
... fleece . But , this fierce prince , far from per- forming his compact , conceived the design of burning the vessel of the Argonauts ; and putting to death all ther crew . Medea , discovering the intentions of her father , has- tened to ...
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... fleece . He presented this precious acquisition to Pelias ; and waited for a proper opportunity , of re- venging the injuries he and his family had suffered . Meantime , taking with him a number of the most dis- tinguished heroes ...
... fleece . He presented this precious acquisition to Pelias ; and waited for a proper opportunity , of re- venging the injuries he and his family had suffered . Meantime , taking with him a number of the most dis- tinguished heroes ...
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