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χ132ΧάρμοςCharmus, Charmos, Kharmos[It is on record] that Charmus of Syracuse used to utter little verses and proverbs for every one of the dishes served at his banquets. Clearchus of Soli calls the poem Deipnology, others Opsology, …Matched in translationhighshort
χ101Χάρητος ὑποσχέσειςChares' promisesChares, an Athenian general, is said to have been both prompt and very eager when it came to his promises. Hence the proverb applies to those making promises glibly.Matched in translationhighshort
χ90Χαραδριόςcharadrios, plover… the accent is oxytone, but in reference to the ravine [charadra] it is barytone. Since plovers also produce a certain type of melody through the streams. Therefore, "mimicking a plover" [is said] to mean …

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Charmus, Charmos, Kharmos

[It is on record] that Charmus of Syracuse used to utter little verses and proverbs for every one of the dishes served at his banquets. Clearchus of Soli calls the poem Deipnology, others Opsology, Chrysippus…

Χάρμος· ὅτι Χάρμος ὁ Συρακούσιος εἰς ἕκαστον τῶν ἐν τοῖς δείπνοις παρατιθεμένων στιχίδια καὶ παροιμίας ἔλεγε. Κλέαρχος δὲ ὁ Σολεὺς Δειπνολογίαν καλεῖ τὸ ποίημα, ἄλλοι Ὀψολογίαν,…

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ε1378Ἐν Καρὸς εἵπετο τάξειhe followed in a Carian's roleMeaning in that of a mercenary. For Carians were the first to serve as mercenaries.Matched in translationhighshort

ε1377Ἐν Καρὶ τὸν κίνδυνονthe risk in a Carian… woes for a wage. Because of the fact that the Carians were the first men to serve as mercenary soldiers. So the proverb is said of those taking risks in other people's [circumstances].Matched in translationhighshort

χ115ΧαρινάδηςCharinades… This man was sluggish. And [sc. thereby arose] a proverb: 'Charinades is better than you at walking'. In reference to those making slow progress.Matched in translationhighshort

χ135ΧάρωνCharon… And queries and announcements associated with his ferrying come from Charon [Author, Myth]: "Who [is going] to a rest from evils (toils) and troubles?" "Who [is going] to the Plain of Lethe?" He has …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1464Ἅμ' ἠλέηται καὶ τέθνηκεν ἡ χάριςno sooner had grace shown pity than she diedA proverb in reference to those who are fortunate and quickly forgetting.Matched in headwordhighshort

αι386Αἱ Χάριτες γυμναίthe Graces (are) naked[sc. This proverbial phrase is used] because it is necessary to give favors simply and openly; or because those who lack the gifts of the Graces are deprived of their own adornment.Matched in headwordhighshort

χ88Χαραδραῖος λέωνravine lion[Meaning] one [which lives] in the ravines. Unless it means the Thespian [lion], which was the first one Heracles killed, in Thespiae. That place is called "Ravine" (xara/dra).Matched in headwordhighshort

χ96Χάραξpalisade; stakeIn the masculine [it means] an army camp. "The Greeks consider this to be the best stake, one which has the most and the largest projections around its base; whereas amongst Romans stakes have …Matched in headwordhighshort

χ97Χάραξ τὴν ἄμπελονa stake (deceived) the vine[sc. A proverbial phrase used] when something being preserved is harmed by the thing preserving it.Matched in headwordhighshort

χ123Χάριταςfavors; Graces[Meaning] privileges, kindnesses. "He sent Theodorus to promise favors, in return for the fact that he had honored the greatest emissary of the Romans to the utmost." Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: 'the …Matched in headwordhighshort

χ124ΧάριταςGraces, favorsThey describe [the] Graces as naked, because favors should be given freely.Matched in headwordhighshort

α1355Ἀλλ' οὐκ ἔνεστι συκοφάντου δήγματοςbut it does not have [a charm] against an informer's bite… in reference to ineffectual things. It leaves out the [word] "charm". The attendant says in character that there is no spell on the ring that serves as an antidote for the bite of the …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1077Ἅλας ἄγων καθεύδειςyou are asleep while carrying salt… the salt is dissolved. Whence also the [related] proverb, "a cargo of salt, whence it comes, there it goes".Matched in translationhighshort

α4599Ἀφεὶς καὶ Ἀπαλλάξαςhaving let go and having set free'Having let go' is when someone releases [someone] from the charges which he charged against him. But 'having set free' is when he persuades the person doing the charging to withdraw and cease bringing …Matched in translationhighmedium

α425ἈδάμAdam… recesses of Hades. And from this point human nature became caricatured and falsified and was stamped with the shapings and designs of the Tyrant. From this source that bastard wisdom had its beginnings, for …Matched in translationhighlong

α1064Ἄλλα μὲν ὁ Λεύκωνος ὄνος φέρει ἄλλα δὲ Λεύκωνsome things Leukon's donkey carries (but) others Leukon[no gloss]Matched in headwordhighshort

α1381Ἁλῶν δὲ φόρτος ἔνθεν ἦλθεν ἔνθ' ἔβηa cargo of salt, whence it comes, there it goes[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those using their possessions for themselves and sharing with no one.Matched in headwordhighshort

β175Βάτα ΚάραςBata Karas, Batakaras[Something said] in reference to the rich and powerful. It should be read as separate words.Matched in headwordhighshort

β446Βοῦν ἐν γνάθοις φέρειhe is carrying an ox in his jaws[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to gluttons.Matched in headwordhighshort

δ100Δαφνίνην φορῶ βακτηρίανI am carrying a laurel staffThis is what those being conspired against by certain people were accustomed to say, inasmuch as laurel [is] an antidote.Matched in headwordhighshort

ε591Ἐκ πολλῶν ἀχύρων ὀλίγον καρπὸν συνήγαγονout of a lot of chaff they collected a small harvest[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who labour hard but reap small harvests.Matched in headwordhighshort

ε1147Ἐν γὰρ ἀμηχανίῃ καὶ Καρκίνος ἔμμορε τιμῆςfor in a hopeless situation even Karkinos got his share of honour[A proverbial phrase] in reference to nonentities who are thought worthy of honour through some accident.Matched in headwordhighshort

ε695Ἐκκυβεύεινto gamble (everything) on dice… his forces; he stayed quietly in camp." And elsewhere: "the Carthaginians decided to gamble (everything) on dice and to take a risk." There is also a proverb: "let the die be cast."Matched in translationhighshort

α4177Ἀσκὸς ἐν πάχνῃa wineskin in a frost… would put on chitons which had a crimson color and carry troughs; wherefore they were called tray-bearers [skafhfo/roi]. The townspeople wore whatever clothing they wanted and carried wineskins on their shoulders, wherefore they were …Matched in translationhighlong

α249Ἀγκώνelbow… of Gelimer was a building full of darkness, which the Carthaginians used to call [the] Elbow; therein were thrown all toward whom the tyrant was ill-disposed. There, in the time of Belisarius, happened to …Matched in translationhighmedium

α4703Ἀχθοφόρονburden-bearing[Meaning] carrying. And [there is] a saying: "[burdens] which not even a hundred Egyptians could lift." For in many places it is recorded that Egyptians were burden-bearing.Matched in translationhighshort

χ465Χρείαservice… even if it is uninspired, teaches the wise man." A Carthaginian [sentiment?]. That is, those who practice the intelligence made possible by the opportunity.Matched in translationhighshort

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