Zenobius 5.77
Many bear the wand, but few are Bacchants
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English
Proverb
Many bear the wand, but few are Bacchants
Explanation
proverb of those holding a false reputation.
Greek
Proverb
Πολλοί τοι ναρθηκοφόροι, παῦροι δέ τε Βάκχαι
Explanation
παροιμία ἐπὶ τῶν ψευδῆ δόξαν ἐχόντων.
urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0098.tlg001.1st1K-grc1:5.77