Πωγωνιήτης
Bearded
Translated by David Whitehead2 Mar 2004Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
[An epithet of] Zeus. Also [spelled] *pwgwni/ths .
Greek original · Adler’s text
Πωγωνιήτης· ὁ Ζεύς. καὶ Πωγωνίτης.
Betacode
*pwgwnih/ths: o( *zeu/s. kai\ *pwgwni/ths.
Notes
- Both versions of this adjective are almost entirely confined to lexica and grammars -- and only here in the Suda is it claimed as an epithet of Zeus (as opposed to a general description of adult male hirsuteness).
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Revision history3 revisions · last 27 Oct 2011
- tweaked and expanded note; another keyword — David Whitehead
- added a note — David Whitehead
- set status — Catharine Roth
- Translated — David Whitehead