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- η271παροιμίαthe ten-company of Lykos, the ten-company of LycusA proverb. Lykos at Athens [was] a hero, in the shape of a wild animal, [whose temple stood] by the jurycourt. 'Company of ten' [signifies] being bribed in tens, to which the proverb [refers]. …
- ε806Ἐλευθεριώτερος Σπάρτηςfreer than Sparta[sc. A proverb arising] because of the [Spartans'] independent and noble spirit. Hence they did not even surround themselves with walls, educated [in this regard?] by laws. Rather, they were not even willing to …
- α4437Αὐλήcourt… there were called 'court attendants'. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "you would say the three things that are by the court." And elsewhere: "for which reasons, fearing all that were in the court, …
- β175Βάτα ΚάραςBata Karas, BatakarasLikewise in Apostolius 4.75. Hesychius (beta312) and Appendix Proverbiorum 1.49 provide more detail: this proverbial expression was reportedly inscribed on a votive offering in the temple of Hera on Samos. All four sources allude …
- α4511Αὐτὸν κέκρουκας τὸν βατῆρα τῆς θύραςyou have hit the very threshold of the door[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those speaking truthfully; in effect, you have come to the truth itself.
- λ820Λύκου δεκάςLykos' ten-company, Lycus' ten-companyA proverbial phrase. [Used] because Lykos the hero had a shrine near the jurycourts [sc. in Athens], where the blackmailers would lie in wait. Three obols a day was set apart for him.
- χ410Χορόςchorus, orchestra… on this verse. [2] Scholion on Aristophanes, Knights 589. (Not proverbial, despite this billing.)
- λ325Λευκὴ στάθμηwhite measuring-line[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those marking obscurities with obscurities; or in reference to those who understand nothing. Sophocles in Kidalion [writes]: "I do not judge by these words of yours, no …