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Maxim Monday: Σαυτον ισθι
Ah, the classic: Be/Know Yourself (Σαυτον ισθι). Everyone’s heard this at some point, right? Well, let’s take a look at the Greek, just for curiosity’s sake. (As usual, definitions are from my trusty Liddell and Scott Greek-English Lexicon, with occasional support … Continue reading
Maxim Monday: Ακουσας νοει
Today’s maxim (Ακουσας νοει) is translated in the source I’m using as “Perceive what you have heard.” Let’s see how that translation holds up. (As usual, definitions are from my trusty Liddell and Scott Greek-English Lexicon, with occasional support from the Joint … Continue reading
Maxim Monday: Γονεις αιδου
This week’s maxim is: Γονεις αιδου, translated in my source as “Respect your parents.” Let’s take a look at this one, shall we? (Both definitions from Liddell & Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon, as usual.) Γονεις – This is the accusative plural … Continue reading
Maxim Monday: Επου θεω
Technically it’s Pagan Values Blogging Month, which I’m not officially doing this year. My friend Niki has been going through some of the Delphic Maxims over on her blog (which, if you don’t read, you really should!!) for quite a while, … Continue reading
