ἀντὶ λέοντος πίθηκον γίγνεσθαι → become a monkey instead of a lion
subs.
Dexterity, skill: P. and V. τέχνη, ἡ.
Deception: P. and V. ἀπατή, ἡ, δόλος, ὁ (rare P.).
Trick: P. and V. στροφή, ἡ; see trick.
Conjuring: P. θαυματοποιία, ἡ, μαγγάνεια, ἡ; see conjuring.