Κορώνη τὸν σκορπίον
a crow [caught] the scorpion
Translated by David Whitehead3 Nov 2003Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
A proverb in reference to those making attempts against difficult and harmful things.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Κορώνη τὸν σκορπίον· παροιμία ἐπὶ τῶν δυσχερέσι καὶ βλαβεροῖς ἐπιχειρούντων.
Betacode
*korw/nh to\n skorpi/on: paroimi/a e)pi\ tw=n dusxere/si kai\ blaberoi=s e)pixeirou/ntwn.
Notes
- Zenobius 4.57, etc.