The idea of ‘division’ latent in contexts where dais refers to a ‘feast’ becomes overt in expressions like δαιτὸς ἐίσης ‘equitable dais’ referring to an ‘equitable’ (adjective isos ...
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A deeper meaning of the noun dais is revealed here in the wording of Zeus, who says that his bōmos ‘altar’—which is ‘mine’, he adds—has never lacked an equitable dais or ‘portion’ ...
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analysis of the notion of division latent in dais and meaning of eisē “equal” shareThe theme of awarding the choice cut of meat to the foremost warrior in the context of a dais ‘fe ...
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Iliad 1.468
Gregory NagyThe idea of ‘division’ latent in contexts where dais refers to a ‘feast’ becomes overt in expressions like δαιτὸς ἐίσης ‘equitable dais’ referring to an ‘equitable’ (adjective isos ... Continue reading
Iliad 1.602
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Iliad 4.048
Gregory NagyA deeper meaning of the noun dais is revealed here in the wording of Zeus, who says that his bōmos ‘altar’—which is ‘mine’, he adds—has never lacked an equitable dais or ‘portion’ ... Continue reading
Iliad 7.319-322
Gregory Nagyanalysis of the notion of division latent in dais and meaning of eisē “equal” shareThe theme of awarding the choice cut of meat to the foremost warrior in the context of a dais ‘fe ... Continue reading