Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—P

Pelias

The huge spear of Achilles, which none but the hero could wield; so called because it was cut from an ash growing on Mount Pelion, in Thessaly.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Pelican
Pelf
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Pelias from Fact Monster:

  • Pelias - Pelias Pelias , in Greek mythology, usurper of the throne of Iolcus. He was the son of Tyro and ...
  • Acastus - Acastus Acastus , in Greek mythology, son of Pelias, cousin of Jason. He accompanied Jason on the ...
  • Jason, in Greek mythology - Jason Jason, in Greek mythology, son of Aeson. When Pelias usurped the throne of Iolcus and killed ...
  • Alcestis - Alcestis Alcestis , in Greek mythology, daughter of Pelias. She was won in marriage by Admetus, who ...
  • Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Starring Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Gary Raymond, Laurence Naismith, Niall MacGinnis

Related Content