[*] 103. Neuter plural subject with a dual verb. The neuter plural subject may take a dual verb when the subject comprises but two. PLATO, Tim. 56E: “δύο πυρὸς σώματα εἰς ἓν ξυνίστασθον εἶδος ἀέρος”, Two corpuscles of fire combine into one figure of air. Compare ibid. 56 D-E (124), where “γενοίσθην” is due to the neuter plural predicate “δύο σώματα”.
Syntax of Classical Greek from Homer to Demosthenes. Basil L. Gildersleeve. New York. American Book Company. 1900.
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