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[461] Τρωιάς is a doubtful form, as “Τρωιός” almost always has the first syll. in thesis, and should probably be written “Τρόϊος”: cf. on 1.129. Wilamowitz (Herakles ^{2} ii. 44) defends “Τρῶας” as a form of the “σχῆμα Ἰωνικόν” or ‘whole and part’ figure. There are, however, some eight passages in which the form “Τρωιός” (or “Τρῶιος”?) cannot be altered. It is better, therefore, to accept it here, though it must be admitted that “Τρῶας” gives the best explanation of the variant “Τρώων”, as an attempt to get rid of an unfamiliar and harsh construction.

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

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