γ282Γλαὺξ ἵπταται
an owl is flying
[sc. This proverbial phrase arose because] the flight of the owl was considered a symbol of victory. And [there is] another proverb: "owls from Laureion", in reference to those who have a lot of money; since there were…
Γλαὺξ ἵπταται· ἡ πτῆσις τῆς γλαυκὸς εἰς νίκης σύμβολον ἐλογίζετο. καὶ ἑτέρα παροιμία· Γλαῦκες Λαυριωτικαί, ἐπὶ τῶν πολλὰ χρήματα ἐχόντων· παρόσον ἐν Λαυρείῳ τῆς Ἀττικῆς γίνονται…