Source edition
Plutarch. Corpus paroemiographorum Graecorum, Vol. 1. Leutsch, Ernst von; Schneidewin, Friedrich Wilhelm, editors. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht, 1839.
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This work is a compilation of short Greek proverbs and sayings handed down from the classical period. It primarily collects figurative expressions denoting "impossible tasks" or "futile endeavors." The compilation features vivid depictions of human limitations and wasted efforts. At the same time, it includes contrasting expressions that describe "extremely natural and easy tasks," highlighting the stark contrast between the impossible and the effortless. Though a brief and fragmentary text, it offers a glimpse into the rich metaphorical language of the ancient Greeks and their understanding of human limitations.
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