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α123Ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδεςskeins of good thingsThe proverb is used in the comic poets in reference to a lot of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'sea of good things', in reference to an abundance of good things. Also [sc. …highshort
α126Ἀγαθοὶ δ' ἀριδάκρυες ἄνδρεςtearful men are goodIn reference to those who are strongly inclined toward pity.highshort
α301Ἀγορὰ Κερκώπωνmarket of KerkopesThey were in Ephesus. Herakles bound them on the orders of Omphale, but he shrank from killing them since their mother begged him. The proverb is spoken in reference to ill-behaved and knavish people.

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skeins of good things

The proverb is used in the comic poets in reference to a lot of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'sea of good things', in reference to an abundance of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'anthills of good things', in…

Ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδες· τάττεται ἡ παροιμία παρὰ τοῖς κωμικοῖς ἐπὶ τῶν πολλῶν ἀγαθῶν. καὶ Ἀγαθῶν θάλασσα, ἐπὶ πλήθους ἀγαθῶν. καὶ Ἀγαθῶν μυρμηκίαι, ἐπὶ πλήθους εὐδαιμονίας. καὶ Ἀγαθῶν…

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α422Ἄδακρυς πόλεμοςtearless war, war without tears[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who succeed in their affairs without any risk and with great ease and against expectation.highshort

α425ἈδάμAdamThe first human, he who was shaped by the hand of God and formed in the image and likeness of the Creator and Founder; he was also deemed worthy of a dwelling in Paradise. …highlong

α434Ἀδεέςfearless, fright-free[Meaning something] safe, not frightening. As the proverb: "you fear a fear-free fear." It is something said about those who fear things that are not frightening.highshort

α946ἈκκώAkko, AccoA woman lampooned for her stupidity. They say that when she was looking in a mirror once she began a conversation with her own reflection, as though it were someone else. This is the …highshort

α949Ἀκόλῳ τὰ χείλη οὐ σύκῳ βύσαιto stuff the lips with a crumb (and) not with a fig[no gloss]highshort

α1504Ἄμας ἀπῄτουν οἱ δ' ἀπηρνοῦντο σκάφαςthey were asking for shovels but the others were refusing them bowls[sc. A Saying] in reference to those who ask for some things but are told they cannot have things different from those requested.highshort

α1510Ἅμματα[Kasiotic] knots[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are crooked in their ways. [So called] from the Pelousians in Kasion, who by natural skill used to weave knots in order to attach one …highmedium

α3271Ἀπὸ γραμμῆςfrom the lineThat is, from the beginning. Out of a metaphor from the starting-point of runners and from the line that they call 'start' and 'turning-post'.highshort

α3402Ἀπόλογος ἈλκίνουAlkino(o)s' story, Alkino(o)s' tale[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who talk nonsense and stretch a tale out at length.highshort

α3428Ἀπὸ λύκου θύραςfrom a wolf's door[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who go away immediately without accomplishing anything. But some [say it] in reference to rough and savage people.highshort

α3438Ἀπὸ μηχανῆςfrom a machine[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to unexpected and unbelievable things. For the tragic poets, when they brought onto the stage a bold move designed to make the spectators disturbed at the things that …highmedium

α3450Ἀπονέμου τῆς ἁμάξης τῶν δὲ ὄνων οὐδὲν μέλειhelp yourself to the wagon but don't worry about the donkeysA proverb concerning those who take care of their own things but neglect those of others; for instance, those who have a wagon of their own, but rent donkeys, and neglect them.highshort

α3459Ἀπ' ὄνου καταπεσώνhaving fallen from a donkeyA proverb [deriving] from those who attempt horsemanship when they are not even able to handle donkeys. Aristophanes in Clouds [writes]: "why, pray, are you talking nonsense, as if you had fallen from a …highshort

α3494Ἀπορραγείςhaving been broken offMeaning having been cut off. And [there is] a proverb: "the string will break off if stretched." In reference to those who are doing something under force and compulsion.highshort

α3668Ἀπώλεσας τὸν οἶνον ἐπιχέας ὕδωρyou ruined the wine by pouring in water[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who make a mess of things that were previously going well by means of some small fault. Or in reference to those who get what they …highshort

α3947ἈρκαδίαArkadia, ArcadiaA territory. Also a proper name. "There is a gravestone for Arkadia, the second wife of Zenon, in the Arcadian [baths] in the part near to the group of monuments known as 'Places' in …highmedium

α4101Ἀρχὴ ΣκυρίαSkyrian empire, Scyrian empire[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are paltry and possess nothing worthwhile. Inasmuch as Skyros, rocky and dreary and accordingly poor, produces nothing worth mentioning. Some [say], though, [that it comes] …highshort

α4103ἈρχίαςArchias"This man, who wanted to betray Cyprus to Demetrius, was caught and brought to trial, but hanged himself on a rope taken from the curtain-hangings. For in fact, because of their desires 'empty people …highshort

α4112ἈρχίλοχοςArchilochus, Archilochos, Arkhilokhos"The gods never forget the important people even after they die. Archilochus at any rate was a noble poet in most respects, if one overlooks his shameful speech and his foul utterances, just as …highmedium

α4437ΑὐλήcourtThat which is now called the town hall; where they used to bring the condemned. And those who worked there were called 'court attendants'. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "you would say the …highshort

α4458ΑὐρηλιανόςAurelian, Aurelianus, AurelianosEmperor of the Romans, a man who had awesome skill in the arts of war, but being undisciplined in his thinking and inclining markedly toward savagery, he submitted many of the notables in the …highmedium

α4465Αὐταῖς ἀμάλαιςwith the very sheaves, sheaves and all[sc. A saying] in reference to things that are destroyed utterly. Just like 'with the foundations themselves', 'with the roots themselves.' Because 'sheaf' [is] the crop.highshort

α4466Αὐταῖσι διαβολαῖςslanders and allAn Attic expression. He said this since Kleon, by slandering the other generals and currying favor with the masses, persuaded the Athenians to turn their eyes to him. As if we were to say: …highmedium

α4470Αὕτη γε χρηστῶν ἐστιν ἀνδρῶν ἡ νόσοςthis at any rate is the disease of good menIn reference to those who speak in a critical manner against something which is worthy of being praised.highshort

α4472Αὐτὴ κάμινος αὐτὸς εἵλκυσε καπνὸς ἢ τροχόςthe oven itself, the smoke itself or the wheel dragged on[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those doing the same or similar things.highshort

α4475Αὕτη μὲν ἡ μήρινθος οὐδὲν ἔσπασεthis line brought in nothingA proverb in reference to those meeting with no success. The metaphor [comes] from fishermen.highshort

α4478Αὐτὴ νῦν ἡ σοφία ζῇnow wisdom herself lives[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to someone with a lofty reputation. Also [sc. attested is the variant] 'now the Muse herself blooms': similar to the previous one and more colloquial.highshort

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