Horatius Cocles

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/ hɒˈreɪʃɪəs ˈkəʊkliːz /

noun

1. a legendary Roman hero of the 6th century _bc , who defended a bridge over the Tiber against Lars Porsena

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Horatius Cocles

The statues of the first kings erected at Rome, in the reign of the elder Tarquin, were of their workmanship, as well as that of Horatius Cocles, and the equestrian statue of Clelia.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John

With arms akimbo, one elbow touching either side of the passage, as if imbued with the sentiments of Horatius Cocles, Mrs. Hopton stood with tightly-shut mouth regarding her caller.

From Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles by Jenkins, Hebert

He was reputed to be descended from the famous Horatius Cocles, who alone defended a bridge against the army of Porsenna, and, like him, curiously enough, had lost an eye.

From Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century by Garibaldi, Giuseppe

They took Janiculum; but Horatius Cocles, with two companions, posted himself at the entrance of the bridge, and kept the place, Horatius remaining until the bridge had been torn away behind him.

From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park

Porsenna besieged Rome, Horatius Cocles defended the pass of a bridge till the Romans destroyed it behind him.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de