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  • Atalides, then Euphorbus, afterwards Hermotimus; and, finally, that this great man studied magic very profoundly.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • Whether Euphorbus and Pythagoras, having had the same soul, were the same men, though they lived several ages asunder?

    An Essay Concerning Human Understanding 2007

  • Euphorbus Mythical figure, son of Panthous, young Trojan warrior specially trained in chariot fighting, wounds Patroclus severely.

    The Trojan War Barry Strauss 2006

  • Seeing his chance for glory, after Euphorbus had removed his javelin, Hector forced his way through the ranks and speared Patroclus in the belly.

    The Trojan War Barry Strauss 2006

  • Euphorbus Mythical figure, son of Panthous, young Trojan warrior specially trained in chariot fighting, wounds Patroclus severely.

    The Trojan War Barry Strauss 2006

  • Seeing his chance for glory, after Euphorbus had removed his javelin, Hector forced his way through the ranks and speared Patroclus in the belly.

    The Trojan War Barry Strauss 2006

  • Menelaus, upon the death of Patroclus, defends his body from the enemy: Euphorbus, who attempts it, is slain.

    The Iliad of Homer 2003

  • Several other particulars of the battle are described; in the heat of which, Patroclus, neglecting the orders of Achilles, pursues the foe to the walls of Troy, where Apollo repulses and disarms him, Euphorbus wounds him, and Hector kills him, which concludes the book.

    The Iliad of Homer 2003

  • In the fight which took place over the body Patroclus was assailed by Hector and Euphorbus under the guidance of Apollo.

    Authors of Greece T. W. Lumb

  • Menelaus slew Euphorbus, but retreated at the approach of Hector, who seized the armour of Achilles and put it on.

    Authors of Greece T. W. Lumb

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