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[243] The φιάλη seems to be the same as the “ἀμφιφορεύς” of (the spurious) 92; for “ἀμφίθετος” in 270, 616 in all probability means two-handled (see Helbig, H. E. p. 365 note). In any case it can have borne no resemblance to the shallow saucer-like “φιάλη” of classical art, for such a vessel is quite unsuitable for keeping bones in, nor could it be used on the fire as the Homeric could — see “ἀπύρωτος”, 270. The practice of keeping the ashes of the dead in jars is common in several classes of ancient tombs in Italy (Helbig, l.c.). δίπλακι δημῶι, a double layer of fat to keep out air and moisture.

The Iliad, edited, with apparatus criticus, prolegomena, notes, and appendices. Walter Leaf. London. Macmillan. 1900.

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