charioteer
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1. charioteer - Noun
2. charioteer - Verb
Meaning
One who drives a chariot.
A constellation. See Auriga, and Wagones.
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The woodcutter is far better for skill than he is for brute strength. It is by skill that the sea captain holds his rapid ship on its course, though torn by winds, over the wine-blue water. By skill charioteer outpasses charioteer.
According to a myth thought to be of ancient origins, Iolaus was Heracles' charioteer and squire.
At the time of the great battle, Krishna acted as Arjuna's charioteer, since this position did not require the wielding of weapons.
For example, a charioteer, a sculptor or a warrior could be described as sophoi in their occupations.
Freud compared the relationship between the ego and the id to that between a charioteer and his horses: the horses provide the energy and drive, while the charioteer provides direction.
It is considered to be the auriga virtutum or the charioteer of the virtues.