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33 entries for proverbs

λ28Λαγῷ πεινῶντι καὶ πλακοῦντες εἰς σῦκαfor a starving hare even flatcakes [serve] as figsA proverb directed against those reckoning things as valuable in [a situation of] necessity. Interpretation of a dream: a hare appearing makes an unlucky path [of life].Matched in translationhighshort
λ218Λεβηρίςslough, cast skin… skin which a snake sheds. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "blinder than a cast skin and a peg." It is a kind of bird, fleshless and thin. Otherwise [sc. the reading is] gumno/teros …Matched in translationhighshort
λ327Λευκὴ ψῆφοςwhite pebble, white voteA proverb in reference to those living happily or miserably.Matched in translationhighshort
λ128Λάρος ἐν ἕλεσιa gull in the marshesA proverb in reference to those quick to pay back [sc. what they owe].Matched in translationhighshort
λ305Λεσβίων ἄξια[deeds] worthy of the men of LesbosA proverb in reference to the unsuccessful.Matched in translationhighshort
λ41Λάθε βιώσαςlive in seclusion; live unnoticed; live unobtrusively"[...] of what is customarily said in a proverb, but enforced by him in deed, 'live in seclusion': so that I would not expect any of the men living at that time, [of the …Matched in translationhighshort
λ521Λίθον ἕψειςyou are boiling a stone[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those attempting to achieve something impossible; as if [to say] you are trying impossible things.Matched in translationhighshort
λ816Λύκος ἔχανενa wolf gaped[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those hoping to have something, but failing to attain their hope. They say that the wolf, when he wishes to seize something, attacks it gaping. So when …Matched in translationhighshort
λ178Λαίθαργοςsecretly-biting… tail while biting, and you are a secretly-biting bitch." A proverb applying to people who, to be sure, pretend to be well disposed but are plotting in secret.Matched in translationhighshort
λ295Λεπτή τις ἐλπίς ἐστ' ἐφ' ἧς ὀχούμεθαslender is the hope on which we rideThe proverb is said in reference to desperate situations.Matched in translationhighshort
λ324Λευκὴν μᾶζαν φυρῶ σοιI am mixing you a white barley-cakeA proverb in reference to those promising great things.Matched in translationhighshort
λ787Λυδὸς ἐν μεσημβρίᾳ παίζειa Lydian is playing at noon[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to licentious men; those being the times for licentious behaviour. For the Lydians are a comic target because they satisfy their genital urges with their own hands. This …Matched in translationhighshort
λ30Λαγὼς περὶ τῶν κρεῶνa hare [runs] for his lifeA proverb: for the hare [is] a cowardly animal. Hence a man from Rhegium was called a hare; for they used to satirize the people of Rhegium for cowardice. There is a proverb: 'the …Matched in translationhighmedium
λ668Λοκρῷ ξυνθήματαagreements with a Lokrian; agreements with a LocrianA proverb. It is applied to those being deceived.Matched in translationhighshort
λ323Λευκὴ ἡμέραwhite day, brilliant day[Meaning] the good [kind]. From the proverb speaking "of the things for a quiver". For Phylarchus says that the Scythians, when they were about to lie down to sleep, brought their quiver, and if …Matched in translationhighmedium
λ817Λύκος περὶ φρέαρ χορεύειa wolf is dancing round a well[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those toiling about something in vain. And because it circles ineffectually, whenever it is thirsty, not being able to drink -- since as it pursues something the …Matched in translationhighshort
λ8ΛάβραξbassA kind of fish. And [there is] a proverb: 'Milesian basses'. The appellation was applied because its mouth gapes open and it swallows the bait readily and eagerly [la/brws]; consequently it is easily caught. …Matched in translationhighmedium
λ250Λέοντα ξυρᾷςyou are shaving a lionA proverb said in reference to those attempting the impossible. Interpretation of a dream: to see lions shows battles of enemies. See on a lion in the [entry] 'with hair standing on end'.Matched in translationhighshort
λ821ΛύκοςLykos, Lycus… by tens used to rally. This gave rise to the proverb "Lykos' ten-company". So out of the ten-company [came] the [terms] bribing in tens and to be bribed in tens.Matched in translationhighshort
λ451Λήμνιον κακὸν βλέπωνlooking a Lemnian evil[Meaning] a fiery [one]. Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: 'Lemnian evil'. For after the Lemnian men had abducted women from Athens and gotten children from them, they slaughtered the women together with the …Matched in translationhighmedium
λ557Λιμὸς ΜηλιαῖοςMelian famine, Melian hunger, Melian starvation… surrendered themselves. Also [sc. attested is] "with Melian starvation", a proverb. Since the Athenians afflicted the Melians by besieging them to the point of starvation. So Thucydides in the fifth [book].Matched in translationhighmedium
λ29Λαγὼς καθεύδωνa sleeping hare[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those pretending to sleep. The form lagwo/s, lagwou= is also used. And in the Epigrams: "while I was still a swift-footed child, torn straight from the breast …Matched in translationhighshort
λ127Λάρος κεχηνώςa gull agape[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to snatchers and thieves. For the gull is a snatching and gluttonous bird.Matched in translationhighshort
λ815Λύκος ἀετὸν φεύγειa wolf is fleeing an eagle[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to things that are inescapable.Matched in translationhighshort
λ292Λεπτὰ ξαίνειςyou are combing wisps[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those leading a life of penury.Matched in translationhighshort
λ822Λύκου πτεράwolf's feathers[This proverbial phrase] is said in reference to impossible things, when fear extends to the [very] words.Matched in translationhighshort
λ845Λυπηρότεροι σταλαγμοῦmore vexing than a drool[sc. This proverbial phrase] is said because of the disgust in continuous dribbling.Matched in translationhighshort
λ880Λύχνον ἐν μεσημβρίᾳ ἅπτειςyou are lighting a lamp at noon[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those doing something at an inappropriate time.Matched in translationhighshort
λ820Λύκου δεκάςLykos' ten-company, Lycus' ten-companyA proverbial phrase. [Used] because Lykos the hero had a shrine near the jurycourts [sc. in Athens], where the blackmailers would lie in wait. Three obols a day was set apart for him.Matched in translationhighshort
λ566Λίνον λίνῳ συνάπτειςyou are joining linen with linen[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who mix similar things, or who are deceived and demand [something] back. Strattis in Rivers [sc. uses the phrase].Matched in translationhighshort