PHLE′GON (earth loving), one of the four chariot horses of Sol.
PHLE′GYAS. Son of Mars and father of Ixion and Coronis. For his impiety
in desecrating and plundering the temple of Apollo at Delphi, he was
sent to Hades, and there was made to sit with a huge stone suspended
over his head, ready to be dropped on him at any moment.
PHŒ′BUS. A name of Apollo, signifying light and life.
“Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,
Towards Phœbus’ lodging.”