“And thou, melodious Philomel,
Again thy plaintive story tell.”
Sir THOMAS LYTTLETON.
PHLEG′ETHON. A river of fire in the infernal regions. It was the
picture of desolation, for nothing could grow on its parched and
withered banks.
“... Infernal rivers ...
... Fierce Phlegethon,
Whose waves of torrent fire inflame with rage.”