[795] Mente dedit 10. 629, where it is explained by what precedes. Apollo silently grants part of the request, without making any sign of assent, as in such cases as 9. 630. The partial granting of the prayer is from Il. 16. 250 foll. With ‘volucris dispersit in auras’ comp. 9. 313 note.
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