Λῆστις
oblivion
Translated by Catharine Roth3 Apr 2009Vetting: high4 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] forgetfulness.1
Sophocles [writes]: "[Theseus:] 'And you request what remains for life, but what lies between you either hold in oblivion or disregard." [Meaning] you either forget life or set no value [on it]. Oedipus [replies]: "[Yes] because in that is included those [other things]." That is, through the ending of life also the middle parts will be fortunate. For if you expect to be helped by me, when I die, you will care for my old age while I am alive.2
Sophocles [writes]: "[Theseus:] 'And you request what remains for life, but what lies between you either hold in oblivion or disregard." [Meaning] you either forget life or set no value [on it]. Oedipus [replies]: "[Yes] because in that is included those [other things]." That is, through the ending of life also the middle parts will be fortunate. For if you expect to be helped by me, when I die, you will care for my old age while I am alive.2