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[545] The neglected “ϝ” of οἴνου is rare; 7.467, 9.224 are the only cases in Iliad (twelve in Od.). Fick would cut out 544-46 altogether, as ‘curious, not to say ridiculous’ lines. Bentley conj. “μέλανος οἴνοιο. τοὶ δέ” may mean either ‘while others were turning,’ or, ‘and then (after drinking) they turned.’

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