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μακάρων νῆσοι

the Isles of the Blessed

Source: Hesiod, Works and Days 171; Pindar, Olympian 2

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Etymology

Hesiodic-Pindaric paradise for heroes; idyllic afterlife.

Occurs in 1 work (1 mentions)

Ad Atticum 12.3 11 June 46 BC · 1 occurrence

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