Note 32 — Women in Greek Poetry
Reading edition
It is noteworthy that Archytas (ap. Athen. l.c.), when wishing to illustrate Alcman’s love for this lady, can quote nothing more pointed than the lines
τοῦθ’ ἁδεᾶν Μωσᾶν ἔδειξεν δῶρον μάκαιρα παρσένων ἁ ξανθὰ Μεγαλοστράτα. [Fr. 37.]