Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Cava

Cava's traitor sire. Cava or Florinda was the daughter of St. Julian. It was the violation of Cava by Roderick that brought about the war between the Goths and the Moors. St. Julian, to avenge his daughter, turned traitor to Roderick, and induced the Moors to invade Spain. King Roderick was slain Xeres on the third day. ( A.D. 711.)

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