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Τότε μοι χάνοι

Then may (the broad earth) yawn open for me

Source Homer, Iliad 4.182 / 8.150

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Etymology

From Hector's wish for death rather than dishonour; standard Homeric tag of shame.

Occurrences in 1 work (1 total)

Ad Quintum Fratrem 3.9 December 54 BC · 1 occurrence

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