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Pronunciation: [kwˈɒdɹɪɡə] (IPA)

Quadriga is a Latin word that refers to a four-horse chariot, and it has become a symbol of triumph and victory. In ancient Rome, quadriga was used to represent gods and heroes, and it was also featured in art and architecture. The word has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably, such as four-horse chariot, victory chariot, and triumphal chariot. Other related terms include quadrigae, quadrigatus, and quadricycle. In modern times, the term quadriga has been adopted to refer to a statue or sculpture depicting a chariot with four horses, which can be seen in famous landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
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The harmonious co-operation of Calder, Roth, and Lentelli has resulted in the creation of a modern substitute for the old Roman Quadriga, which so generally crowns triumphal arches.
"The Art of the Exposition"
Eugen Neuhaus
They brought me hither, and I can guide them well; nay, at the last Isthmian games I won the crown with my own Quadriga.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
On the foot-board of the Quadriga sat two children, dressed as Cupids; their little legs dangled in the air, and they each held, attached by a long gilt wire, a white dove which fluttered in front of Verus.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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