Ἀντέρως
Anteros
Translated by Malcolm Heath7 Jun 2000Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
[Anteros], also [called] Apollonius, of Alexandria.1 Grammarian. He taught in Rome under Claudius, who was emperor after Gaius; Heraclides of Pontus2 also lived in his time. He was a pupil of Apion Mochthus.3 Extant are his 2 books On Grammar.
"And4 this much-praised name Anteros5 was preserved in these noble men."
Meaning they loved one another.
"For Chariton and Melanippos breathed together6 in love. Chariton was the lover, but Melanippos, the beloved, his soul set on fire towards his inspired friend, displayed the spur of love equally."7
"And4 this much-praised name Anteros5 was preserved in these noble men."
Meaning they loved one another.
"For Chariton and Melanippos breathed together6 in love. Chariton was the lover, but Melanippos, the beloved, his soul set on fire towards his inspired friend, displayed the spur of love equally."7