Although the idea is well known the specific hills involved are variously described.

The cause of death has been variously described as diabetes and tuberculosis.

The date of her death is uncertain, having been variously described as occurring in 1576-77.

His position is variously described as schoolmaster or assistant at the school.

Two time bombs were used, variously described as dynamite or C-4.

The victims of the blast, variously described as three people or four, were expected to survive, according to Russian news reports.

It has been variously described as an altar, a temple or a step pyramid.

Frederick's eyes were described variously as blue, or "green like those of a serpent".

The objects were variously described as fiery, and glowing red, white, or orange.

"No; I've been variously described, but nobody's yet explained me away as a ghost."