Horatius Cocles (Historical)
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Horatius Cocles[1] was a legendary Roman hero. When the Etruscans under King Lars Porsena attempted to capture Rome[2] in the 509 BCE,[1] Horatius and two companions[2] attacked the enemy, delaying their advance while other Roman forces destroyed[1] the single bridge crossing the Tiber River, saving the city.[2][3]
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Unknown. "Horatius Cocles." Last modified 1 March 2023. Accessed 4 August 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatius_Cocles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Reynolds, Mack (Author). Mission to Horatius. Star Trek. Novel . Illustrated by Sparky Moore. Whitman. Nov 1968.
- ↑ Spock was interrupted while recounting the story of Horatius in the book. The additional details have been added to complete this entry.
