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[122] ἄπυρος was explained (1) not meant for use, but only for ornament, “ἀναθεματικός” as opposed to “ἐμπυριβήτης,23.702; (2) new, not yet discoloured by being put upon the fire. See 23.267 and 270, where the “ἔτι” (“λευκὸν ἔτ᾽ αὔτως”) seems decisive in favour of the second explanation. For the value of the talent of gold cf. 23.262-9, where two are worth less than a “λέβης”, and note on 18.507.

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