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γ499Γυναικὸς ὄλεθροςa woman's ruination[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are being killed pitifully; inasmuch as many are terribly ruined by women. Also [sc. attested is] "a woman's buttocks", in reference to the idle. Or …Matched in translationhighshort
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.Matched in translationhighshort
γ432Γραῦς χορεύειan old woman is dancing

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Γυναικὸς ὄλεθρος

a woman's ruination

[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are being killed pitifully; inasmuch as many are terribly ruined by women. Also [sc. attested is] "a woman's buttocks", in reference to the idle. Or because it is…

Γυναικὸς ὄλεθρος· ἐπὶ τῶν οἰκτρῶς ἀναιρουμένων· παρόσον πολλοὶ δεινῶς ὑπὸ γυναικῶν ἀπώλοντο. καὶ Γυναικὸς πυγή, ἐπὶ τῶν ἀργῶν. ἢ ὅτι χρὴ τὰς γυναῖκας οἴκοι μένειν.

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[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who do something out of season; for dancing is appropriate [only] for young women. Also [sc. attested is] "old women's chatterings", the proverb in reference to …

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γ193Γεραίρεινto revere… is] ge/raire ["revere!"], [meaning] esteem, honor. And [there is] a proverb: "revere yourself", meaning delight yourself with vainglories.Matched in translationhighshort

γ230Γῇ θάλατταν συναναμίγνυσινthey mix up the sea with the earthThe proverb [is used] in reference to those who are excessively angered.Matched in translationhighshort

γ434Γραφή τε καὶ Λευκαῖος οὐ ταὐτόνa painting and Leukaios (are) not the same thing[sc. A proverb] in reference to those painting dissimilar things.Matched in translationhighshort

γ474Γύηςplough-tree[Meaning a] part of a plough. And [there is] a proverb: "he has no plough-tree", in reference to those who are useless at something; from a metaphor of the plough.Matched in translationhighshort

γ502Γυνὴ εἰς Ἡρακλέους οὐ φοιτᾷa woman does not go into Heracles' house[sc. A proverbial caution directed] toward those unworthy of affairs; inasmuch as Herakles was a slave to Omphale. Also [sc. attested is] "a woman serves as general", in reference to something paradoxical.Matched in translationhighshort

γ508Γύργαθοςcreel, wicker-cageAnd [there is] a proverb: "you are blowing up a creel", in reference to those laboring in vain. So a gu/rgaqos [is] a couch [sic!], in which they whirl-around the palsied and demonic.Matched in translationhighshort

γ42ΓάλλουςGalli… not before revealing that it had continued by explaining the proverb's application. Some of the paroemiographers have it in full ("in reference to those wishing to make an end of things thoughtlessly": so e.g. …Matched in noteshighshort

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 …Matched in translationhighshort

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".Matched in translationhighshort

γ68Γαστήρbelly, stomach… 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 heavy when empty;" [applied] to those who …Matched in translationhighshort

γ115Γέλως ΜεγαρικόςMegarian laughter[sc. A proverbial phrase which arose] because Megarian comedy, which the Athenians mocked and laughed at, flourished inopportunely.Matched in translationhighshort

γ126Γενναῖοςnoble… 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] superior …Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

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 …Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

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."Matched in translationhighshort

γ296Γλῶσσα ποῖ πορεύῃ;o tongue where are you going?… 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.Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

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.Matched in translationhighshort

γ333Γνῶθι σαυτόνknow thyselfA saying of Chilon. The proverb is applied to those whose boasts exceed what they are.Matched in translationhighshort

γ345Γνωμοτυπικῶςsententiously[Meaning] proverbially.Matched in translationhighshort

γ349ΓνωρίζωI interpret… now for you, I have experienced the [truth?] of the proverb, explaining your dream to you."Matched in translationhighshort

γ383Γόνυ κνήμης ἔγγιονthe knee is closer than the shin[sc. A proverb used] in reference to those who love others more than themselves. But some [say that it is used] in reference to those obliged to provide for their relatives. Since the knee …Matched in translationhighshort

γ429Γραῦς ἀνακροτήσασα πολὺν κονιορτὸν ἐγείρειan old woman applauding stirs up a big dustcloud[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who set many matters in motion through experience.Matched in translationhighshort

γ430Γραῦς ὥς τις ἵππος τὸν χαραδραῖον τάφον ἕξειςyou will have a tomb in a ravine like some old mare[sc. A proverb] in reference to those deservedly suffering the most extreme things; in as much as aged horses are hurled and thrown into ravines.Matched in translationhighshort

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