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Light falling upon carved forms of gods and heroes, bathing clear-cut columns and sharp basreliefs in simple lustre, was enough for the Phoebean rites of Hellas.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series by Symonds, John Addington

Phoebean dart, a ray of the sun, Phoebus being the god of the sun. l.

From Keats: Poems Published in 1820 by Robertson, M. (Margaret)

The pious youth, more studious how to save His aged sire, now sinking to the grave, Preferr'd the pow'r of plants, and silent praise Of healing arts, before Phoebean bays.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

The Second part, The delights of the Muses, or Poems upon several occasions, both English and Latin; such rich pregnant Fancies as shewed his Breast to be filled with Phoebean Fire.

From The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687) by Parker, William Riley

Raphael is the Phoebean singer; to him the Renaissance reveals her joy and dowers him with her gift of melody.

From Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts by Symonds, John Addington