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... means discovered that sho was concealed at Aphidna , now told them whero sho was ; for which causo he was honoured by the sons of Tyndareus during his life , and also tho Lacedaemonians , though they often invaded the country and ...
... means discovered that sho was concealed at Aphidna , now told them whero sho was ; for which causo he was honoured by the sons of Tyndareus during his life , and also tho Lacedaemonians , though they often invaded the country and ...
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... means by which we may be recognised by our parents , but to no purpose if wo are dead . " Numitor , considering the young man's story , and reckoning up the time from his apparent age , willingly embraced the hope which was dawning on ...
... means by which we may be recognised by our parents , but to no purpose if wo are dead . " Numitor , considering the young man's story , and reckoning up the time from his apparent age , willingly embraced the hope which was dawning on ...
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... body , since that deed was caused , not by wanton insolence , but by necessity , as they could not obtain wives by fair means ; for after carrying the women off they treated them with the greatest respect . Aftor- LIFE OF ROMULUS . 37.
... body , since that deed was caused , not by wanton insolence , but by necessity , as they could not obtain wives by fair means ; for after carrying the women off they treated them with the greatest respect . Aftor- LIFE OF ROMULUS . 37.
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... means behind the walls or beyond tho walls ( post mania ) . Wherever they intend to placo a gato they take off the ploughshare , and carry the plough over , leaving a space . After this ceremony thoy con sider the entire wall sacred ...
... means behind the walls or beyond tho walls ( post mania ) . Wherever they intend to placo a gato they take off the ploughshare , and carry the plough over , leaving a space . After this ceremony thoy con sider the entire wall sacred ...
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... means assembly of old men ; and tho members of it were named Patricians , according to somo , because they wero the fathers of legitimato offspring ; according to others , because they were able to give an account of who their own ...
... means assembly of old men ; and tho members of it were named Patricians , according to somo , because they wero the fathers of legitimato offspring ; according to others , because they were able to give an account of who their own ...
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