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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Pagan mythology, is the Latin translation of the Greek word δίμορφος (two-forined). It was the surname of various mythical beings, as, for instance, of Minotaurus, the Centaurs, Ianus; also of Bacchus, because he was represented sometimes as a youth, sometimes as an aged man.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Biformis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/biformis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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