Bucephalus

/bjuːˈsɛfələs/ noun

Definition

A famous horse from ancient history, most notably the warhorse of Alexander the Great.

Etymology

From Greek 'bous' (ox) + 'kephale' (head), meaning 'ox-head,' a name given to Alexander's legendary black horse that was said to have an unusually large head.

Kelly Says

Bucephalus was so spirited that young Alexander was the only person who could ride him—he realized the horse was spooked by his own shadow, so he turned the horse toward the sun!

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