[*] 153. Middle with reflexive forms. The reflexive relation may be brought out more clearly by adding the reflexive forms to the middle. “ὑπὸ νύκτα τὴν σωτηρίαν αὑτοῖς ἔμελλον πορίζεσθαι”, LYCURG.70; Under cover of the night they were about to provide safety for themselves. LYCURG, 70 (see above). AESCHIN.1.132: “κατασκοπούμενος ἑαυτόν”. ANTIPHON, 5.13: “αὐτὸς σαυτῷ νόμον θέμενος”, Having laid down a law for yourself. XEN. [R. A.] 2.10: “ὁ δὲ δῆμος αὐτὸς αὑτῷ οἰκοδομεῖται ἰδίᾳ παλαίστρας πολλάς”. PIND. O. 13.53: “Μήδειαν θεμέναν γάμον αὐτᾷ” (= “αὑτᾷ”).
Syntax of Classical Greek from Homer to Demosthenes. Basil L. Gildersleeve. New York. American Book Company. 1900.
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