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Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2)

Note 79 — Chapter XVI · THE FRAGMENTS OF THE LOST TRAGIC POETS.

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It is clear that γὰρ ὤθουν is wrong. The best suggestion seems to be γ' ἄνωθεν, adopting which we may render the lines thus:

Naked above, their radiant arms displaying, In lustihood of ruffling youth, and bloom Of beauty bright on stalwart breasts, they fare; Their shoulders and their feet in floods of oil Are bathed, like men whose homes abound in plenty.

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