Horatius Cocles

/ hɒˈreɪʃɪəs ˈkəʊkliːz /

noun

1. Horatius Cocles6th century bc6th century bcMRomanMISC: legendary hero a legendary Roman hero of the 6th century bc , who defended a bridge over the Tiber against Lars Porsena

Example Sentences

Seneca states that Horatius Cocles came back victorious; and Dionysius that he was wounded in the leg.

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Such, according to old Roman story, was the feat of Horatius Cocles.

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It was Horatius Cocles five times over, ready to defend the bridge with life.

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It was no longer a Leonidas or Horatius Cocles desperately holding a pass; it was an army encountering an army.

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Grifone on the bridge is a Renaissance study from Horatius Cocles.

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