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μυρρίνας τʼ αἴτησον ἐξ Αἰσχινάδου τῶν καρπίμων·
The phrase τῶν καρπίμων ('of the harvesters') is an ironic designation for the people of the deme of Acharnai (or potentially the Acharnians in general), who are traditionally associated with the cultivation of figs and myrrhine (a type of fig). In the context of Aristophanes' comedy, this epithet likely serves as a specific allusion to the agricultural identity of the Acharnians, who are often portrayed as hardy and rural, contrasting with the urban setting of the play. The term καρπίμων is rare and specifically tied to the harvest, making it a deliberate choice by Aristophanes to evoke the agricultural roots of the Acharnians while also adding a layer of humor to the request for myrrhine.
Peace. Aristophanes. . 2026-09-08.