English Dictionary

brazen bull

名詞

An ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.

日本語の意味

古代の拷問器具。アテネのペリロスが考案したとされ、真鍮で作られた牛の形をしており、中に囚人を閉じ込め、熱せられた金属で焼死させるために用いられた。

The museum's exhibit on ancient punishments featured a replica of the brazen bull, leaving visitors deeply unsettled.

その博物館の古代の刑罰に関する展示には真鍮製の雄牛の複製があり、来館者は深い不安を覚えた。

意味（1）

An ancient torture device, supposed to have been devised by Perillos of Athens, consisting of a hollow bull fashioned from brass in which victims were imprisoned and burned to death.

brazen bulls （ plural ）