Polybius ―― The Histories
§21.32b.1
- Source
- Polybius. Vols. 1-4. Büttner-Wobst, Theodor, editor. Leipzig: Teubner, 1893.
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Fulvius captures a part of the acropolis through a night surprise attack and admits the Roman troops.
§21.32b.1
ὁ δὲ Φολούιος πραξικοπήσας1 νυκτὸς2 κατέλαβε τὸ μέρος τῆς ἀκροπόλεως καὶ τοὺς Ῥωμαίους εἰσήγαγε. —
Meanwhile, Fulvius, having executed a surprise attack by night, seized a part of the acropolis and admitted the Romans. —
Syntax notes2 items
- 21.32b.1πραξικοπήσας
Aorist active participle of the verb πραξικοπέω (to carry out a coup or surprise attack). It functions circumstantially, indicating the means or attendant circumstance of the main verb κατέλαβε.
- 21.32b.1νυκτός
Genitive of time within which, meaning 'by night' or 'during the night'.
Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-05-25)urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0543.tlg001.humanitext-grc2:21.32b.1