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.
obtectus: a, um, Part., from obtego.
obtectus: ūs, m. obtego,
I a covering (late Lat.), Jul. ap. Aug. c. Sec. Resp. Jul. 4, 65.
obtēctus, a, um, part. de obtego.
