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Anchises [ænˈkaɪsiːz] n (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth a Trojan prince and father of Aeneas. In the Aeneid, he is rescued by his son at the fall of Troy and dies in Sicily How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It had hardly been a dignified escape, in spite of the classic model of Anchises, but Father Brown's face only wore a broad grin. The Dardanians were led by brave Aeneas, whom Venus bore to Anchises, when she, goddess though she was, had lain with him upon the mountain slopes of Ida. |
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