[140] ἄποινα, “price,” is here used apparently for the presents given to the bride as a dowry by her parents. Cf. Il. 9.147, where the presents are called “μείλια” (see Leaf ad loc.), Il. 22.51. Matthiae understands “ἄποινα” to bear its common meaning of “reward” (as in 210), translating retributio pro reperta et servata filia; but this seems forced and improbable.
The Homeric Hymns, edited, with preface, apparatus criticus, notes, and appendices. Thomas W. Allen. E. E. Sikes. London. Macmillan. 1904.
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