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[486] Brandreth notes that with the exception of 9.229 the “ι” of “λίην” is always long in the Iliad, even in thesis, unless preceded by “τι” (the exceptions in Od. are Od. 4.371, Od. 13.243, Od. 16.243, Od. 23.175). The shortening of the vowel evidently began only towards the end of the Epic period. The “τι” can always be omitted. For the tone of remonstrance and reproach in δαιμονίη see on 407, 1.561.

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

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