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Peace. Aristophanes. . 2026-09-08.

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Εἰρήνη Perseus (Aristophanes. Aristophanis Comoediae, Vol. 1. Hall, F. W. and Geldart, William M., editors. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1906.) — 1127-1190 focus
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Peace (OCR draft) Experimental (English (Anonymous; 1938 compilation). Migrated from Perseus legacy XML; source wording and notes retained. See TEI header and migration inventory.) — 1140 focus

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οὐδὲ τυντλάζειν, ἐπειδὴ παρδακὸν τὸ χωρίον.
The adjective παρδακόν (from πάρδαξ, 'leopard') is a rare hapax legomenon in Aristophanes, used here metaphorically to describe the 'patch' (χωρίον) as spotted, mottled, or treacherous. While the literal meaning refers to the animal's coat, in this context it likely alludes to the uneven, broken nature of the terrain—perhaps a field littered with rocks or uneven ground that makes plowing or walking difficult. The use of such a zoological metaphor for topography is characteristic of Aristophanic comic hyperbole and may also carry a pun on the instability of the 'patch' of land or the 'spotted' reputation of the person associated with it.

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ἐψόφει γοῦν ἔνδον οὐκ οἶδʼ ἅττα κἀκυδοιδόπα·
The compound adjective κἀκυδοιδόπα is a hapax legomenon in Aristophanes, formed from ἐκυδοίω (to raise a tumult) and ὄπα (voice/noise). The elision of the initial kappa in the second element (κἀ-) is standard, but the compound itself is a rare example of Aristophanic coinage used to describe a chaotic, noisy disturbance within the house, likely referring to the commotion caused by the wife or servants regarding the missing bride-price or the situation with Trygaeus's return.

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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.