Ἡρακλῆς ξενίζεται
Herakles is being entertained, Heracles is being entertained
Translated by David Whitehead28 Jul 2006Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
A proverb in reference to those going slowly. For people who take in Herakles go slowly; for the hero is a glutton.1
The etymology of the name [comes] from a certain oracle: "Phoebus [Apollo] is naming you with the name Herakles; for by bringing service [era] to men you will acquire an immortal renown [kleos]".2
The etymology of the name [comes] from a certain oracle: "Phoebus [Apollo] is naming you with the name Herakles; for by bringing service [era] to men you will acquire an immortal renown [kleos]".2