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  • ‘And this seemed to him (Acastus) in his mind the best plan; to keep back himself, but to hide beyond guessing the beautiful knife which the very famous Lame One had made for him, that in seeking it alone over steep Pelion, he (Peleus) might be slain forthwith by the mountain-bred Centaurs.’

    Hesiod, Homeric Hymns, and Homerica 2007

  • He was mountain-bred, Tifari Amu, with skin the color of cinna­mon, keen features and a quiet, capable manner.

    Kushiel's Avatar Carey, Jacqueline, 1964- 2003

  • "And he advanced like a mountain-bred lion confident of strength."

    ANF01. The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and Irenaeus 1819-1893 2001

  • With a snarl Farouz leaped to his feet and dashed down the hill to where their shaggy, mountain-bred horses waited.

    Conan The Magnificent Jordan, Robert 1986

  • With a snarl Farouz leaped to his feet and dashed down the hill to where their shaggy, mountain-bred horses waited.

    Conan The Magnificent Jordan, Robert 1984

  • Her father and brother were astride a pair of bays—tough, mountain-bred horses, their dark coats showing the thickness of winter growth.

    Ride the Thunder Janet Dailey 1980

  • Jordanna gave her mountain-bred horse its head, knowing it would do better without any interference from its rider.

    Ride the Thunder Janet Dailey 1980

  • Her father and brother were astride a pair of bays—tough, mountain-bred horses, their dark coats showing the thickness of winter growth.

    Ride the Thunder Janet Dailey 1980

  • Her father and brother were astride a pair of bays—tough, mountain-bred horses, their dark coats showing the thickness of winter growth.

    Ride the Thunder Janet Dailey 1980

  • Jordanna gave her mountain-bred horse its head, knowing it would do better without any interference from its rider.

    Ride the Thunder Janet Dailey 1980

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