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Lapithae

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Λαπίθαι ), in mythical geography, a people of Thessaly, chiefly known to us from their fabled contests with the Centaurs. The battle between the Centaurs and the Lapithae has been minutely described by Hesiod and Ovid. Brande and Cox. 2:317.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Lapithae'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/lapithae.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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