asylum
From LSJ
Ubi idem et maximus et honestissimus amor est, aliquando praestat morte jungi, quam vita distrahi → Where indeed the greatest and most honourable love exists, it is much better to be joined by death, than separated by life.
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
subs.
Place of refuge: P. and V. καταφυγή, ἡ, ἀποστροφή, ἡ, P. ἀποφυγή, ἡ.
Protection, subs.: P. and V. φυλακή, ἡ.
Right of asylum: see sanctuary.
What stranger will protect my life, offering an asylum and a home where I may be safe? V. τίς γῆν ἄσυλον καὶ δόμους ἐχεγγύους ξένος παρασχὼν ῥύσεται τοὐμὸν δέμας; (Eur., Med. 387).
