Note 22 — Chapter I · THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
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The Greek words, literally translated, mean "on a razor's edge."
[23] There is very good reason to believe that this fine was really imposed for the adoption of a modern theme by Phrynichus, when hitherto only the gods and heroes had been permissible subjects.
[24] The "Theoris" was a vessel which was sent every year to Delos to offer sacrifice to Apollo.
[25] Apollo and Diana.