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πρόσθε λέων

a lion in front (a goat behind)

Source Homer, Iliad 6.181

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Etymology

Beginning of the Chimaera-description (Iliad 6.181), used proverbially of inconsistent character.

Occurrences in 1 work (1 total)

Ad Atticum 2.16 May 59 BC · 1 occurrence

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