πυρρίχιος

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ἀρχὴν μὲν μὴ φῦναι ἐπιχθονίοισιν ἄριστον· φύντα δ' ὅμως ὤκιστα πύλας Ἀίδαο περῆσαι → First, it is best for mortals to not be born. If born, to pass through Hades' gates as soon as possible.

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Full diacritics: πυρρίχῐος Medium diacritics: πυρρίχιος Low diacritics: πυρρίχιος Capitals: ΠΥΡΡΙΧΙΟΣ
Transliteration A: pyrríchios Transliteration B: pyrrichios Transliteration C: pyrrichios Beta Code: purri/xios

English (LSJ)

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   A of or belonging to the πυρρίχη, π. [εἶδος], ὄρχησις, the Pyrrhic dance, Luc.Salt.9, Hld.3.10; π. δρόμος Hdn.4.2.9.    II in Metric, ποὺς π. a pyrrhic, i.e. a foot consisting of two short syllables, used in the πυρρίχη, Longin.41.1, Heph.3.1, Aristid.Quint.1.15.