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λ3Λαβαῖςwith handles[Meaning] with touchings, or with pretexts, or with blame. But [sc. also also attested is the phrase] "bi-mouthed handles", [meaning] the ears of the mixing-bowl, or those which have openings on both sides; or …highmedium
λ165ΛαχάρηςLacharesSon of Lachares; of Athens. Sophist. A pupil of Heracleon of Athens; he taught many pupils, among whom Eustephius, Nicolaus and Asterius are well-known. Floruit under the emperors Marcianus and Leon. He wrote On …highmedium
λ265ΛέωνLeonSon of Leon; of Byzantium, Peripatetic philosopher and sophist. A pupil of Plato or, as some [say], of Aristotle. He wrote about the reign of Philip and Byzantium in 7 books; Teuthranticus; On Besaeus; …highmedium
λ267ΛέωνLeon, Leo[Leo], emperor of [the] Romans; [nicknamed] the Butcher. He seemed to be luckier than all the emperors before him and [to be] frightening to all who lived through his reign and [to any] of …highmedium
λ309Λέσχηlounging, lounge; conversation[Meaning] socialising a lot, prattle. In the old days leschai was the name for the seats and places in which men were accustomed to congregate and philosophize. So says, too, Hierocles in [book] 1 …highmedium
λ438Λήκυθονlekythos, oil-flaskAttic writers call an alabastron for perfume a lekythos [sc. feminine]; but Herodotus used the masculine gender for the alabastron. [These are] the oil-holding vessels. Aristophanes in Wealth [writes]: "the lekythoi are full of …highmedium
λ441ΛῆμαwillWorth and courage. Spirit, profit. "For this child brings such will to light." And Aristophanes in Clouds [writes]: "he has a will which is not cowardly." That is, daring. And elsewhere: "wild will." That …highmedium
λ470Λῆροςdementia, delirium[Note] that the mind in old age, taken over by dementia, does not take on suffering in itself — something which might allow it to be considered corruptible and mortal. With the organ mutated, …highmedium
λ486ΛιβάνιοςLibanius, LibaniosSophist, of Antioch, in the time of the emperor Julian and down to the elder Theodosius. His father was Phasganius; he was a pupil of Diophantus. His innumerable writings include an Encomium to the …highmedium
λ645ΛογγῖνοςLonginusLonginus, Cassius. Philosopher. Teacher of the philosopher Porphyry; a polymath and critic. He lived in the time of the Caesar Aurelian, and was executed by him for having conspired with Zenobia, the wife of …highmedium
λ658Λόγοςdiscourse; languageDiscourse is a meaningful uttered sound deriving from thought. It has 6 meanings. Expression and discourse are different; for an expression can be meaningless, like bli/turi, while discourse can in no way be meaningless. …highmedium
λ688ΛούκουλλοςLucullusLucullus, the consul, was at war with Mithridates the king of Pontus. Landing in the Troad and camping near the precinct of Aphrodite, he thought he saw Aphrodite standing by him during the night, …highmedium
λ771Λυγιζόμενοςbending oneself, twisting oneself[Meaning] turning oneself, covering oneself. [sc. The term comes] from withies. A withy is a fibrous plant. "He bound [them] with pliant withies." Homer [sc. says this]. And Plato in Gorgias [says]: "[competent at] …highmedium