Σαμίων ἄνθη
Samians' flowers, Samians' blooms
Translated by D. Graham J. Shipley3 Aug 2002Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those enjoying the ultimate pleasures.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Σαμίων ἄνθη· ἐπὶ τῶν ὑστάταις ἡδοναῖς χρωμένων.
Betacode
*sami/wn a)/nqh: e)pi\ tw=n u(sta/tais h(donai=s xrwme/nwn.
Notes
- Other glosses are more blunt: 'applied to drunkards' (Chrysocephalus 8.2.)
The Samians were, like other East Greek communities, noted for their love of luxury according to the stereotype of Ionians.
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Revision history3 revisions · last 16 Aug 2011
- more keywords; cosmetics — David Whitehead
- added note and keyword; cosmetics — David Whitehead
- added keywords; cosmetics — David Whitehead
- Translated — D. Graham J. Shipley