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The accedence of armorie (1597)

Legh, Gerard, -1563 · London : Printed by Henrie Ballard ... · leaf 50

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The Accedence ter by a fairer name , they were called Armes b ce- caufe they were obteined by two or one of the 4. cardinal vertues at the leaft. … And this is the firfte, and antienft of all others. Of this the Poets make mention in this wile. King Phoerus had ilTue three daughters, Medula,Steno and Euriale, Medula with Neptune the god of the Sea, committed adukrie in the Temple of Miner- ua,whowas in reuengetherof turned by themigh- tie…

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