Polybius ―― The Histories
§7.14b.1
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- Polybius. Vols. 1-4. Büttner-Wobst, Theodor, editor. Leipzig: Teubner, 1893.
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Describes a deceptive operation where some Cretans are dispatched under the pretext of plundering, carrying a forged letter.
§7.14b.1
ἐκπέμπουσι τῶν Κρητῶν τινας ὡς ἐπὶ λῃστείαν,1 δόντες ἐπιστολὴν διεσκευασμένην..2
They send out some of the Cretans as if for plundering, having given them a fabricated letter.
Syntax notes2 items
- 7.14b.1ὡς ἐπὶ λῃστείαν
The particle ὡς expresses a subjective purpose or pretext ('under the guise of', 'as if for'), modifying the prepositional phrase ἐπὶ λῃστείαν ('for plundering').
- 7.14b.1διεσκευασμένην
Perfect passive participle of διασκευάζω, meaning here that the letter (ἐπιστολήν) was not merely 'prepared' but 'fabricated' or 'forged' for the purpose of deception.
Translated by Gemini 3.5 Flash (published 2026-05-25) · Revision history (2, latest 2026-10-09)
- 2026-10-09 Collated with the printed edition — source 2