Ἐκδιαίτησις
change of habits, wrong habits
Translated by Catharine Roth2 Oct 2006Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] luxury.1
"But he returned, corrupted by soft luxuries and changes of habit; he relinquished the reins of authority through indolence, softness, and thoughtlessness."2
And elsewhere: "he renounces [sc. behaviour tending] towards effort because of desire for the bad habits in Syria."3
And elsewhere: "[...] Nero's change of habit towards luxury."4
"But he returned, corrupted by soft luxuries and changes of habit; he relinquished the reins of authority through indolence, softness, and thoughtlessness."2
And elsewhere: "he renounces [sc. behaviour tending] towards effort because of desire for the bad habits in Syria."3
And elsewhere: "[...] Nero's change of habit towards luxury."4