Arion
flourished 7th century b.c, Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
Classical Mythology. a winged horse often believed to be the offspring of Poseidon and Demeter.
Historical Examples
“Allow me,” said Arion, with all the earnestness of an enthusiast.
Heathen Mythology Various
There is a pretty fable which has made the name of Arion famous.
1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described Edward S. Ellis
Let us next mention the Arion, that voracious mollusk who also tackles most mushrooms of some size.
The Life of the Fly J. Henri Fabre
There was a musical contest in Sicily, and Arion longed to compete for the prize.
Stories of the Olden Time Various
A fragment of a hymn to Poseidon, ascribed to Arion, is extant.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Various
Arion hastened from the shore, and soon saw before him the towers of Corinth.
Stories of the Olden Time Various
The poet Arion at his coronation at Corinth could not have felt prouder than little Ben at that hour.
True to His Home Hezekiah Butterworth
As they said these words, Arion stepped forth and faced them.
Stories of the Olden Time Various
Arion and Pindar were also stated to be the children of the Muses, to whom the Romans built a temple and consecrated a fountain.
Heathen Mythology Various
Arion seemed at first at a loss how to decide in so hard an alternative.
Cyrus the Great Jacob Abbott
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