The Sportsman by Xenophon
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distort the legs of a young dog, engender disease in other limbs, and
the internal mechanism will get out of order.[6] [5] See Arrian, xxxi.; Stonehenge, p. 264. [6] Or, "the internal organs get wrong" ({adika}). Cf. "Memorabilia," IV. iv. 5. They should have short names given them, which will be easy to call out.[7] The following may serve as specimens:--Psyche, Pluck, Buckler, Spigot, Lance, Lurcher, Watch, Keeper, Brigade, Fencer, Butcher, Blazer, Prowess, Craftsman, Forester, Counsellor, Spoiler, Hurry, Fury, Growler, Riot, Bloomer, Rome, Blossom, Hebe, Hilary, Jolity, Gazer, Eyebright, Much, Force, Trooper, Bustle, Bubbler, Rockdove, Stubborn, Yelp, Killer, Pele-mele, Strongboy, Sky, Sunbeam, Bodkin, Wistful, Gnome, Tracks, Dash.[8] [7] Cf. Arrian, xxxi. 2; Oppian, "Cyn," i. 443; ap. Schneid. [8] The following is Xenophon's list:-- {Psukhe} = Soul {Thumos} = Spirit {Porpax} = Hasp of shield {Sturax} = Spike of spear at the butt end {Logkhe} = Lance {Lokhos} = Ambush, or "Company" {Phroura} = Watch {Phulax} = Guard {Taxis} = Order, Rank, Post, Brigade |
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