E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Golden Thigh.
Pythagoras is said to have had a golden thigh, which he showed to Abris, the Hyperborean priest, and exhibited in the Olympic games. Pelops, we are told, had an ivory shoulder. Nuad had a silver hand (see SILVER HAND), but this was artificial.
ris, the Hyperborean priest, and exhibited in the Olympic games. Pelops, we are told, had an ivory shoulder. Nuad had a silver hand (see S
