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[40] ἀμφιστρεφέες seems to mean that the two heads at the sides are twisted symmetrically about the third in the middle. The vulg. “ἀμφιστεφέες” was explained from “ἐστεφάνωτο” above, set as a crown on both sides (Did.), but is probably a mere blunder.

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