[577] πολὺ πλεῖστοι: since his kingdom was most extensive; thus he had the largest force of ships himself, and could besides these lend 60 ships to the Arcadians (vs. 610-614). The rule of Agamemnon ‘over many islands,’ implying naval power, is mentioned v. 108. — The verse ends like v. 817.
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