[633] Reflexa Rom., Pal., Gud., Med corrected, ‘reflexam’ Med. originally. It is difficult to decide, as though “cervice reflexa” occurs 10. 525, and Lucr. 1.35 has “tereti cervice reposta,” it is equally conceivable that Virg. may have wished to vary the expression, meaning by ‘cervice reflexam’ bent back in respect of the neck. Cic. Arat. has “Obstipum caput et tereti cervice reflexum.” On the whole external authority may decide us in adopting the abl. with Ribbeck.
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