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ἐπεὶ οὐχ ἱερήϊον οὐδὲ βοεΐην

since (the contest) is not for a sacrificial victim nor for an ox-hide

Source: Homer, Iliad 22.159

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Etymology

Iliad 22.159, of the race round Troy not being for a prize.

Occurs in 1 work (1 mentions)

Ad Atticum 1.1 July 65 BC · 1 occurrence

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