Sir Thomas Lyttleton.
Phleg′ethon. A river of fire in the infernal regions. It was the picture of desolation, for nothing could grow on its parched and withered banks.
“... Infernal rivers ...
... Fierce Phlegethon,
Whose waves of torrent fire inflame with rage.”
Milton.
Phle′gon (earth loving), one of the four chariot horses of Sol.
Phle′gyas. Son of Mars and father of Ixion and Coronis. For his impiety in desecrating and plundering the temple of Apollo at Delphi, he was sent to Hades, and there was made to sit with a huge stone suspended over his head, ready to be dropped on him at any moment.
Phœ′bus. A name of Apollo, signifying light and life.
“Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,