[49] πέτετο. The word is used of any rapid movement, and is not confined to the flight of birds. Cp. “ἵπποι . . πετέσθην” Il.5. 366, “ὀλοοίτροχος . . πέτεται” Il.13. 140, “ὅτ᾽ ἂν . . πτῆται νιφὰς ἠὲ χάλαζα” Il.15. 170, etc.
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