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ε3408Εὐδαίμων ὁ Κορίνθιος ἐγὼ δ' εἴην Τενεάτηςfortunate is Corinth but for myself I would rather be a TeneateTenea [is] a verdant village near Corinth . The proverb originated from the fact that the Corinthians, in their large city, were subject to jealousies and preoccupations, whereas the Teneates lived a more carefree …Matched in translationhighshort
ει284Εἰς κόπρον θυμιᾷςyou are burning incense for shit[sc. This proverb] is said by Attic writers in reference to things ineffectual and non-existent.Matched in translationhighshort
ει313Εἰς πῦρ ξαίνεινto card wool into a fireProverbial. In reference to those doing or saying something for themselves which goes to waste. Compare 'to sow seed upon rocks'.Matched in translationhigh

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Εὐδαίμων ὁ Κορίνθιος ἐγὼ δ' εἴην Τενεάτης

fortunate is Corinth but for myself I would rather be a Teneate

Tenea [is] a verdant village near Corinth . The proverb originated from the fact that the Corinthians, in their large city, were subject to jealousies and preoccupations, whereas the Teneates lived a more carefree life…

Εὐδαίμων ὁ Κορίνθιος, ἐγὼ δ' εἴην Τενεάτης· Τένεα κώμη πλησίον Κορινθίων κατάφυτος. ὡς τῶν Κορινθίων, ἅτε ἐν μεγάλῃ πόλει, φθονουμένων καὶ πράγματα ἐχόντων, τῶν δὲ Τενεατῶν…

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ει334Εἶτ' ἐφ' ὕδωρ κακόςthen a wretch on water-dutyThe proverb is applied to those down on their luck. For in the [sc. Athenian] jurycourts the most menial task was to measure out the water for the [sc. speeches of the] litigants. This …Matched in translationhighshort

η187Ἡ κύων ἐν τῇ φάτνῃthe bitch in the manger[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those neither using [something] themselves nor allowing others [to do so]; inasmuch as she does not eat the barley and prevents the horse [from doing so].Matched in translationhighshort

η290Ἡμένη πελειάςsitting dove[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to very simple [people], by a comparison of [= with] decoying. For the [she-doves] flying away deceive others; for to decoy means to deceive.Matched in translationhighshort

η358Ἢ Μορσίμου τὶς ῥῆσιν ἐξεγράψατοor (if) someone has copied out a passage of Morsimos[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to despicable and calumniated persons. For Morsimos was a tragedian, a rather frigid writer, son of Philokles, ophthalmologist, small; he had a son, Astydamas.Matched in translationhighshort

η657Ἡφαίστειος δεσμόςHephaistian chain, Hephaestian chain[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to what is inescapable. "He was seized by afflictions -- as if by Hephaistian chains -- unbreakable, indissoluble, and he remained stuck in them; they were sex-mania and …Matched in translationhighshort

η672Ἡ χάραξ τὴν ἄμπελονthe stake (deceived) the vine[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to what is under control.Matched in translationhighshort

η689Ἢ χρὴ τραγῳδεῖν ἢ μελαγχολᾶνone must either make tragedy or be melancholic[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to neither grieving nor (?)letting go.Matched in translationhighshort

ι623Ἴσαι ψῆφοιequal votes[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are narrowly convicted in the jurycourts [sc. of classical Athens]. For if the votes are equal, defendants are relieved from trials in which the man …Matched in translationhighshort

κ8Κάβοςkabos, cabusA kind of measure. And [there is] a proverb: 'a kabos of kabos'.Matched in translationhighshort

κ388Καρικῇ Μούσῃwith a Carian muse… speak a barbarian [i.e. non-Greek] language. And [there is] a proverb: 'a Carian story'. [It is said] that a fisherman having seen an octopus during winter, said, "if I do not dive, I shall …Matched in translationhighshort

χ64Χαμαίon the ground[Meaning] on the earth. And [there is] a proverb: 'to draw water on the ground', the equivalent of achieving nothing. Another instance is 'to wash a brick'. Used in reference to things that are …Matched in translationhighshort

χ171ΧαιριδεῖςChairideis… come, to play the pipes uninvited". And [there is] a proverb: 'Chairis singing in a steep-pitched style'. The steep-pitched [is] a style [no/mos] for playing the pipe, so called because it was rising and …Matched in translationhighmedium

χ601Χοῖροςpig, piglet, piggie… [the word means] the female genitalia. From which [comes] a proverb: 'you seem about to sell 'piggie' in Acrocorinth.' Meaning you seem to be about to earn a wage in Corinth. For [there are] …Matched in translationhighshort

ε3254Ἔσχατος Μυσῶν πλεῖνto sail last of the Mysians… Aiolis at the boundaries of Mysia. Some say that the proverb of the oracle occurred when Telephos was consulting the oracle in regard to his parents [and asking] to what places he might go …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1173Ἀληθέστερα τῶν ἐπὶ Σάγρᾳtruer things than those at SagraA proverb in reference to things that are true, but are not believed. For Sagra [is] a place in Lokris. Menander in Anatithemene mentions the proverb. They say that the Epizephyrian Lokrians were at …Matched in translationhighmedium

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 …Matched in translationhighshort

δ1164λέγεται καὶ ἵπποςDiomedeian compulsionAlso found is '[Diomedeian] horse'. A proverb, [stemming] from [Diomedes [Author, Myth]] the son of Tydeus or from the Thracian [Diomedes]. The latter compelled his guests to have intercourse with his daughters and then …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1073Ἀλλ' ἅπαν γένοιτ' ἂν ἤδηbut now anything might happen["But now anything might happen.] I applaud the old proverb. For one must look under every stone, lest a politician bite." The proverb [is as follows]: "under every stone a scorpion sleeps: watch out!"Matched in translationhighshort

γ491Γυμνότερος Ἰαλέμουmore naked than a IalemosThe *)ia/lemos [is] a nickname of a dirge. [The proverb] is applied in reference to pitiful people/things. Also [sc. attested is] "more naked than a pestle and a slough", though Aristophanes [says] "more blind". …Matched in translationhighmedium

η271παροιμίαthe ten-company of Lykos, the ten-company of LycusA proverb. Lykos at Athens [was] a hero, in the shape of a wild animal, [whose temple stood] by the jurycourt. 'Company of ten' [signifies] being bribed in tens, to which the proverb [refers]. …Matched in translationhighshort

α3891Ἄρισταbest[Meaning] finest. And [there is] a proverb: "a lame man mounts best." In reference to those who chose their own evils rather than the good things of another.Matched in translationhighshort

ε2239Ἐπιβολήplan, project… of good men, and again a time when, as the proverb goes, 'A good man meets in his turn someone better'." They say this about Hyllus the Heraclid and Echemus of Tegea.Matched in translationhighshort

ε3141Ἐσθλά[things] good [of their kind]… of good men, and again a time when, as the proverb goes, ‘A good man meets in his turn someone better’.”Matched in translationhighshort

χ115ΧαρινάδηςCharinades… name. 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

α328Ἀγωνάρχαιcontest-judges… my arms to the Achaeans." Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: "a contest does not accept excuses." It is applied to those who have not profited at all if they made excuses. Also [sc. …Matched in translationhighmedium

α853Ἀκέφαλοςheadless[Meaning] one who is rightless. And [there is] a proverb: Headless story. The proverb is spoken in reference to those speaking unfinished things.Matched in translationhighshort

α1077Ἅλας ἄγων καθεύδειςyou are asleep while carrying salt[sc. A proverb] in reference to those sleeping or being idle in great danger. For when some merchant-shipper has filled the ship with salt, the bilge water comes up and the salt is dissolved. …Matched in translationhighshort

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