[56] Παραιβόλα=“παραβλήδην” (first in Il. 4.4), the meaning of which, however, is doubtful (see Ebeling s.v.). Apollonius (Arg. Il. 2.60 “, 448, Γ” 107) seems to use “παραβλήδην” for “in answer,” or “by retort.” This cannot be the original meaning of adverbial forms derived from “παραβάλλω”, nor does it suit the Homeric passage. Leaf on Il. 4.4, comparing Il. 9.322 “ ψυχὴν παραβαλλόμενος”, suggests “by way of risking one's self,” hence “provokingly.” Probably the adverb is connected with “παραβάλλω” in its literal sense, i.e. “with side-thrusts,” “maliciously.”
For the custom, which was especially Dorian, the editors compare Pind. Ol.i. 22, Herod.vi. 129, Apoll. Arg. 1.458 (quoted on 454).This text is part of:
The Homeric Hymns, edited, with preface, apparatus criticus, notes, and appendices. Thomas W. Allen. E. E. Sikes. London. Macmillan. 1904.
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