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γ19Γάλα ὀρνίθωνbirds' milk[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who enjoy excessively good fortune and have acquired everything. Or to things which are scarce. He is saying, we will provide those benefits which are scarce …highmedium
γ20Γάλαmilk[Milk] disperses the conspiracies of hostile people. Milk is a fosterer of mild manners.highshort
γ29Γαλῆweasel[Meaning] the animal [of that name]. By some it is called kerdw/ and i(lari/a. The noun is equal in numerical value [in] 'justice' [di/kh], 'weasel' [galh=], 'pains' [a)/lgh]; for it consists of the same …highshort
γ34Γαλῇ χιτώνa chiton for a weaselThis [sc. proverb] is applied to those who are unjust and are conceding nothing. It is similar to: "a saffron-robe is not fitting for a weasel".highshort
γ35Γαλῇ τὸν κροκωτόνa weasel [wears] the krokotosSearch under krokôtos.highshort
γ42ΓάλλουςGalliWhy cut [Galli]; Galli [are] eunuchs; in reference to those [...].highshort
γ48Γαμηλίαwedding-feast[Meaning] the one given for the phratry-members at marriages. Or [the one associated with] the introduction of wives to the phratry-members. So Didymus the grammarian. And [there is] a saying. To bring in a …highmedium
γ68Γαστήρbelly, stomach[Meaning] the gut/intestine. Homer throughout calls [sc. this body-part] bellies, not guts/intestines. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "you cite for me the belly, noblest reproach of all, when full it is lighter, but …highshort
γ112Γελλοῦς παιδοφιλωτέραmore overfond of children than GelloShe died unseasonably, and they imagined that her ghost went to children and to those [who had suffered] unseasonable deaths.highshort
γ115Γέλως ΜεγαρικόςMegarian laughter[sc. A proverbial phrase which arose] because Megarian comedy, which the Athenians mocked and laughed at, flourished inopportunely.highshort
γ117Γέλως συγκροτούσιοςclamorous laughterThat which is disorderly and disrespectful; from a metaphor of laughter made with a clamor [krotos] of hands and feet.highshort
γ118Γέλοιοςlaughable[Meaning] the most ridiculous, [accented] proparoxytone. But [differently-accented] geloi=os [means] a laughing-stock. And [there is] a proverb: "you will end up more laughable than those who try to polish millet, or just like Murmêkides …highmedium
γ126Γενναῖοςnoble[Meaning] one who was born well. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial saying] "you are noble through your purse", in reference to those appearing to be wellborn because of wealth. "The noble man [is] …highshort
γ180Γεράνδρυον μεταφυτευόμενονtransplanted tree-stump[sc. This proverbial phrase] carries over to one who is incapable, because it is necessary that those who are past it do not encroach on the deeds of those in their prime.highshort
γ184Γέρανοι λίθους καταπεπωκυῖαιshe-cranes which have swallowed stones[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those doing something with forethought; for because they fly up high and the view downward is a hindrance to their progress straight forward, cranes lift up stones, …highmedium
γ193Γεραίρεινto revere[Meaning] to honour, to esteem. Also [sc. attested is] ge/raire ["revere!"], [meaning] esteem, honor. And [there is] a proverb: "revere yourself", meaning delight yourself with vainglories.highshort
γ201Γέρων γέροντοςold man [and] old man'sThe vocative [is] w)= ge/ron. And [there is] a proverb: "never do anything useful to/for an old man." It recommends not doing good indiscriminately.highshort
γ202Γέρων ἀλώπηξ οὐχ ἁλίσκεται πάγῃan old fox is not caught in a trap[sc. A proverb] in reference to those [made] experienced and hard to catch by the passage of time. Also "an old ox [is] sorrow-free at home," in reference to those who died when their …highshort
γ203Γέρων πίθηκος οὐχ ἁλίσκεται πάγῃan old ape is not caught in a trap: he is caught but it takes time for him to be caught[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who have had one unfortunate experience.highshort
γ230Γῇ θάλατταν συναναμίγνυσινthey mix up the sea with the earthThe proverb [is used] in reference to those who are excessively angered.highshort
γ246Γηρᾶναιto grow old[ghra=nai is the same as] ghra/sai. And [there is] a proverb: "as I grow old I always learn many things", in reference to those more experienced because of age.highshort
γ258Γῆς βάροςearth's weight[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those contributing to nothing. And [there is] another proverb: "earth's guts", in reference to those worth nothing.highshort
γ279Γλαῦκα εἰς Ἀθήναςan owl into Athens[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those importing useless merchandise. [A phrase coined] because this creature is a prominent local feature in Athens. Also [sc. attested is] "owl's egg."highshort
γ282Γλαὺξ ἵπταταιan 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 …highmedium
γ296Γλῶσσα ποῖ πορεύῃ;o tongue where are you going?Answer: "to rebuild a city and to tear down a city"; the proverb [is used] in reference to those who are either helping or harming through their words.highshort
γ311Γλυκεῖ' ὀπώρα φύλακος ἐκλελοιπότοςwith the watchman having abandoned sweet fruits[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who reap others' profits without toil. Interpretation of a dream: nibbling sweets you will have bitter ways.highshort
γ315Γλυκὺ μέλι καὶ πνιξάτωhoney (is) sweet and let him chokeWhile Terpander was singing and had opened his mouth wide for the song, someone threw a fig into his throat and choked [him].highshort
γ316Γλυκὺς ἀγκώνsweet elbowThe proverb [functions] not in terms of an opposition, but aims to say "o sweet traits". It is a proverb, as [applied to] someone/something addressed. Thus the comic poet Plato [used it] in the …highshort
γ317Γλυκὺς ἀπείρῳ πόλεμοςsweet (is) war to an inexperienced man[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are eager for dangers because of inexperience.highshort
γ333Γνῶθι σαυτόνknow thyselfA saying of Chilon. The proverb is applied to those whose boasts exceed what they are.highshort