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[46] περὶ κῆρι: on this disputed phrase see H. G. § 186. 2, where the evidence is fully given. Monro takes the dat. as a locative, in the heart; and with much hesitation “περί” as = exceedingly; ‘“περὶ κῆρι” may have been meant in the literal sense, — the feeling (fear, anger, etc.) being thought of as filling or covering the heart. On the whole, however, the evidence is against this view — unless indeed we explain “περὶ κῆρι” as a traditional phrase used without a distinct sense of its original meaning.’ The sense exceedingly is obviously suitable here, but less so in 53; and “περί” = inside is supported by 1.317, q.v.

The Iliad, edited, with apparatus criticus, prolegomena, notes, and appendices. Walter Leaf. London. Macmillan. 1900.

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