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Colossus of Memnon
Colossus of Memnon
noun
an ancient Egyptian stone monument near Thebes, erected by Amenhotep III, that consists of two seated figures 38 feet (12 meters) high.
Compare Vocal Memnon.
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Colossus of Memnon
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noun
1.
Colossus of, (in ancient Egypt) a colossal statue near Thebes said to produce a musical sound when the rays of the early morning sun struck it. Compare Vocal Memnon.
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Classical Mythology. an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles in the Trojan War.
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