How To Use Greek fire In A Sentence
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A highly flammable material, such as Greek fire, once used in warfare.
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The Greek fire-dragon the Chimaera was slain at her lair but – being immortal – her blazing breath lived on.
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But the Greek fires were again kindled; and if the destruction was less complete, it was owing to the experience which had taught the
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
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“An excellent motion, my ingenious friend,” said Lascaris, which was the name of the other citizen; “but bethink you, shall we not be in danger from the missiles with which the audacious Latins will not fail to return the Greek fire, if, according to your conjecture, it shall be poured upon them by the Imperial squadron?”
Count Robert of Paris
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(l.vi. p. 165) calls the Greek fire: and the naphtha is known to abound between the Tigris and the Caspian Sea.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
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From the seventh century onward, the Byzantines had made use of oleum incendiarum—Greek fire.
The Prize
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That led in turn to Greek Fire - a napalm-like substance that could be tossed in small amounts, like a grenade, or in tubs using trebuchets.
