| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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the most famous war-dance of antiquity, received its name from Pyrrichos, a Dorian. It was danced to the flute, and its time was very quick. Julius Cæsar introduced it into Rome. The Romaika, still danced in Greece, is a relic of the ancient Pyrrhic dance. | 1 |
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| “Ye have the Pyrrhic dance as often, |
| Where is the Pyrrhic phalanx gone?” | |
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