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Gambrinus (gămbrī`nəs), mythical Flemish king, to whom the invention of beer is attributed. He is represented in modern folk art as straddling a keg. Gambrinus mythical Flemish king; reputed inventor of beer. [Flem. Myth.: NCE, 1041] See : Drunkenness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two other labels--Les Sans Culottes, depicting Delacroix's painting Liberty Leading the People and Rose de Gambrinus, featuring a painting of the king of Flanders sitting with a bare-breasted woman--were denied licensing. At one time, it had five breweries and now a statue of King Gambrinus celebrating the city's brewing heritage stands outside Riverside Park. Gambrinus is sitting on a keg of beer, patting his ample tummy, a beer stein in his hand and a crown on his head. |
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