Zenobius 5.36
Pylaea knows these things, and Tyttygias too
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English
Proverb
Pylaea knows these things, and Tyttygias too
Explanation
Tyttygias was a kidnapper, and he sold others' goods at Pylaea. The proverb is set down for those who steal and sell others' property.
Greek
Proverb
Οἶδε Πυλαία ταῦτα καὶ Τυττυγίας
Explanation
ὁ Τυττυγίας ἀνδραποδιστὺς ἦν· ἐπώλει δὲ ἐν τῇ Πυλαίᾳ τὰ ἀλλότρια. Τάττεται δὲ ἡ παροιμία κατὰ τῶν ἀλλότρια ἁρπαζόντων καὶ πωλούντων.
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