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[202] τοῖς ἄρα. Notice that this verse, the ordinary opening of an address, has passed into a regular epic formula, so that it can be used here, though the number of “τοῖς” is, strictly speaking, inaccurate. Only Odysseus is present besides the speaker, Hermes having departed, sup. 148. Cp. Od.7. 47; 13.374; 17.184; 19. 103, 508; Il.5. 420; 17.628; 21.287.

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