Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Campaspe

(3 syl.). A beautiful harlot, whom Alexander the Great handed over to Apellês. Apelles drew her in the nude.

When Cupid and Campaspe played
At cards for kisses, Cupid paid.

Lily.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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