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§21.40.1

Proverb Arising from the Affairs of Ariarathes

A highly damaged fragment referring to a proverb arising from the affair of Ariarathes and the actions of certain people toward the enemy.

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§21.40.1

ἐν η1 τῆς πράξεως τῆς περὶ τὸν Ἀριαράθην εἰς τὴν παροιμίαν·2 ἔχοντες γὰρ π3 διετε οι4 τοῖς πολεμίοις ἐγένοντο.

​In which [book, there is a reference] to the proverb in the affair concerning Ariarathes; for having p... they became diete...oi to the enemy.

Syntax notes4 items
  1. 21.40.1ἐν ᾗ

    Feminine singular relative pronoun, which, in the context of historical excerpts, is usually understood with the omission of 'book' (βίβλῳ).

  2. 21.40.1εἰς τὴν παροιμίαν

    The verb is omitted; this is an excerptor's summarizing phrase where a verb like 'arrives at' or 'refers to' (e.g., ἥκει, ἀναφέρει) is understood.

  3. 21.40.1π

    The ending of the word is lost due to a lacuna in the manuscript (possibly a word like πλεῖον).

  4. 21.40.1διετε οι

    The text is damaged, making secure reconstruction difficult, but it is likely a remnant of a verb or participle form like διετέλουν or διατελοῦντες.

Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-05-25)urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0543.tlg001.humanitext-grc2:21.40.1