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Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3

Note 1028 — IV. AOIDOS. (continued 5)

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The expression is θυμὸν ἐνὶ στήθεσσιν ὄρινεν. The verb is used by Homer most commonly to denote apprehension (as in Il. iv. 208. xv. 7. xvi. 280, 509. xviii. 223); though it also sometimes signifies other kinds of excitement, such as anger or surprise.

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