Allusion in War and Peace

Allusion Examples in War and Peace:

Book One: 1805 - Chapter I

"hydra..." See in text (Book One: 1805 - Chapter I)

According to ancient Greek and Roman mythology, a "hydra" is a serpentine monster with multiple heads. Here the term is used as a figure of speech to describe an aggressive evil.

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Book Two: 1805 - Chapter II

"predilection for Bacchus..." See in text (Book Two: 1805 - Chapter II)

According to ancient Greek mythology, Bacchus (or Dionysus) was the god of wine. If someone has a predilection for Bacchus, then they have a preference for wine or, taken more broadly, a tendency to drink alcohol.

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