Bucephalus
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A famous horse ridden by Alexander the Great, known for loyalty and courage
- proper noun
- /bjuːˈsɛfələs/
- Literature
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Bucephalus
- Bucephalus was known for his incredible loyalty to Bucephalus Alexander the Great.
Examples
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It's Bucephalus, the magic horse of Alexander the Great.
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Standing in the middle of the arena was Bucephalus.
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The great stallion Bucephalus finally died in the aftermath of the fight.
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His powerful warhorse Bucephalus; the king exchanged angry gestures with dour Parmenion and young Philotas.
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The famous horse Bucephalus accompanied Alexander on many of his campaigns.
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In ancient history, Bucephalus is remembered as the legendary steed of Alexander the Great.
Compounds
legend of Bucephalus
- Literature
9.2
An old story about Alexander the Great's famous horse, how he tamed it and its loyalty
Surface Forms
Bucephalus main
Etymology
Bucephalus comes from Greek parts bou- 'ox' and kephalē 'head'. The legendary horse may have had a mark or a strong, ox-like head, so the name fits his famous strength and loyalty in the stories.