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[21] φορύνετο ‘were bedabbled,’ the floor being of earth.

24-25. It is probable that these lines (and perhaps also l. 23) are spurious: see on 19. 1-50. The Suitors, as was pointed out by Kirchhoff (Die homerische Odyssee, p. 581), do not yet suppose themselves to be in any danger. It is quite premature for them to be looking for shields or spears.

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