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1296. Words denoting number, especially numerals or substantives with numerals, often agree in case with the limited word instead of standing in the genitive: ““φόρος τέσσαρα τάλανταa tribute of four talentsT. 4.57 (cp. 1323), ἐς τὰ_ς ναῦς, αἳ ἐφρούρουν δύο, καταφυγόντες fleeing to the ships, two of which were keeping guard 4. 113. So with οἱ μέν, οἱ δέ in apposition to the subject (981).

GENITIVE OF POSSESSION OR BELONGING

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