Daily Almanac for
Dec 14, 2009
Search White Pages
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—A

Acherontian Books

Acheron′tian

The most celebrated books of augury in the world. They are the books which the Etruscans received from Tages, grandson of Jupiter.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Acherusia
Acheron
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 Acherontian Books from Infoplease:

  • Acherontian Books - Acherontian Books Acheron′tian The most celebrated books of augury in the world. They are the ...
  • Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: A - Definitions, origins, and illustrative excerpts for words, phases, and literary allusions starting with "A"
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark

Related Content