Κλεψύδρα
klepsydra, water-clock
Translated by D. Graham J. Shipley23 Nov 2007Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
An astrological instrument, in which the hours are measured.1
Also a name of a courtesan.2
Also 'klepsydra' [is the name of an Athenian] lawcourt. Also a vessel, containing a very small opening near the base, which is placed in the courtroom when full of water; the orators used to time their speeches by it.3
klepsydroun: the court.4
Also a name of a courtesan.2
Also 'klepsydra' [is the name of an Athenian] lawcourt. Also a vessel, containing a very small opening near the base, which is placed in the courtroom when full of water; the orators used to time their speeches by it.3
klepsydroun: the court.4